New dynasties took high titles, built temples, gave land to Brahmanas, and performed rituals.These actions helped them show power and win people’s support.

They are on nearly the same longitude, so their local time is almost the same.

The Rashtrakutas were once under the Chalukyas.In the 8th century, Dantidurga defeated his overlord and performed a ritual to show independence.He founded a powerful Rashtrakuta dynasty.

The Chahamanas controlled the cities of Delhi and Ajmer.These were important centers of power and trade.

Local time is based on the sun at a place.
Standard time is fixed for the whole country.
In India, IST is used.

Example:
North: Market
South: Playground
East: Railway station
West: Hospital
NE: Library
NW: Bus stand
SE: Park
SW: Temple

To be a sabha member, a person had to own land, have a house, be 35–70 years old, know the Vedas, and be honest.People who had not submitted their accounts or served recently were disqualified.

The Gurjara-Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas, and Palas were involved in the tripartite struggle.They fought to control the city of Kanauj, which was a powerful and rich city.

Symbols and colours help us easily read maps.
They show rivers, mountains, roads, and cities in less space.

Historians divide the past into ancient, medieval, and modern periods.But these divisions are based on European models and may not suit Indian history well.This can cause confusion and misinterpretation.