tripartite struggle for kannauj palas pratiharas and rashtrakutas Quiz

Consider the following statements regarding the geopolitical significance of Kannauj during the Early Medieval period: 1. Geographically, it commanded the rich resources of the upper Gangetic plain and trade routes to South Asia. 2. Control over Kannauj was viewed as a claim to the traditional imperial status associated with Harshavardhana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?