In the mid - eighth century, Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual literally called a ______.

The correct answer is Golden Womb.Key Points

• Golden Womb:-
  • It​ is a ritual performed by ancient Indian rulers to ensure the birth of a son who would be the rightful heir to the throne.
  • This ritual involved the king lying down on a bed of gold and his queen sitting on his lap.
  • The queen would then be blessed by the priests to conceive a male child.

Additional Information

• Subsidiary alliance:-
  • It was a treaty between an Indian state and the British East India Company, under which the Indian state would provide the Company with troops and money in exchange for protection from external attack.
  • The Indian state would also be required to accept a British Resident at its court, who would advise the ruler on all matters of foreign policy.