With reference to the first phase of the Tripartite Struggle, consider the following statements:
1. The Rashtrakuta king Dhruva defeated both the Pratihara ruler Vatsaraja and the Pala ruler Dharmapala.
2. After his sweeping victories, Dhruva annexed Kannauj permanently to the Rashtrakuta Empire, shifting his capital there.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct. Dhruva decisively defeated both rivals. However, statement 2 is incorrect because Dhruva did not annex Kannauj; dynastic troubles and domestic issues in the South forced him to retreat to Deccan.

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