What ritual did Dantidurga perform to become a Kshatriya?

He performed the 'Hiranya-garbha' (golden womb) ritual, which was believed to lead to the 'rebirth' of the sacrificer as a Kshatriya.

The Rashtrakuta Dynasty

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?

Dantidurga (also known as Dantivarman II) laid the foundation of the Rashtrakuta Empire in the 8th century after overthrowing the Chalukyas of Badami.

Exam Year

2006

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2006_10 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India