Name the dynasties that fought for control over Kanauj in the early medieval period. Why was it called the “tripartite struggle”?

Answer: `From ninth to thirteenth century, three powers – Gurjara-Pratihara of western India, Rashtrakutas of the north–western Deccan and Palas of Bengal, fought for control over Kanauj. As there were three powers in this long drawn conflict, historians often describe it as “tripartite struggle”.