(i) The new dynasties were based in specific regions and existing kings often acknowledged
them as their subordinates or samantas.
(ii) They gained power and wealth to declare themselves maha-samanta, maha-mandaleshvara
and so on.
(iii) They asserted their independence from their overlords.
(iv) They performed rituals to declare themselves to be Kshatriya with the help of Brahmanas.
(v) They fought war with neighbouring regions to gain power and also built temple to
acknowledge it.