The Rashtrakutas:
Dantidurga founded Rashtrakuta dynasty. Originally district officers under Chalukyas of Badami. Their king, Krishna-I is remembered for constructing the famous rock-cut Kailasha temple at Ellora. It was constructed in the Dravidian style and elaborately carved fine sculptures. Their king, Amoghvarsha, is compared to Vikramaditya in giving patronage to men of letters. He wrote the first Kannada poetry named Kaviruj marg and Prashnottar Mallika. He built the city of Manyakheta as his capital. Rashtrakutas are credited with the building of cave shrine of Elephanta dedicated to Shiva, whose image as Mahesh (popularly known as Trimurti); among the most magnificent art creations of India. The three faces represent creator, preserver and destroyer.
The Pallavas:
Simhavishnu fouded Pallava dynasty.They set up their capital at Kanchi (south of Chennai). Narsimhavarman was their greatest king. He founded the town of Mamalapuram (Mahabalipuram) which he adorned with beautiful rock-cut Raths or Seven Pagoras. Hieun Tsang visited Kanchi during his reign.
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2. Under the Mansabdari system, every officer was assigned a rank (Mansab).
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| C. Chachar | 3. Left out of cultivation for a time so that it may recover its strength |
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