Write an essay on the rashtrakuta dynasty outlining how they built their empire
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Write an essay on the rashtrakuta dynasty outlining how they built their empire
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The Rashtrakutas rose to power between 6th and 10th centuries among the dynasties of south India. According to popular belief they were of Kannada origin. Their capital was Malkhed near Sholapur. The geographical position of Rashtrakutas led to their being involved in alliances as well as wars with both their northern and southern neighbouring kingdoms. It has been recorded that the earlier rulers of Rashtrakuta dynasty were Hindus but later rulers were Jains.
Dandidurga, the founder of Rashtrakuta Dynasty:
The founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty was Dantidurga(752-756 AD) who defeated Gurjaras and captured Malwa from them. He later Annexed Chalukya kingdom by defeating Kirtivarman II. At that time in history if Indian Sub-continent, the Pala dynasty and the Pratihara dynasty of Malwa.
Krishna I of Rashtrakuta Dynasty
Krishna I was son of Dantidurga. He was a great conquerer who defeated the Ganga dynasty and the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. He further expanded the boundaries of the Rashtrakuta empire. He is most remembered for commissioning the Rock-cut monolithic Kailash Temple at Ellora.
Next important ruler of Rashtrakuta Dynasty was Govinda III who won over several North Indian Kingdoms. He extended the Rashtrakuta empire from banaras to broach and from Kannauj to cape comorin. It was during his time that the tripartite struggle for control over Kannauj was at peak between the Palas , the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas.
Longest reigning king of Rashtrakuta Dynasty, Amoghvarsha I
He was the successor of Govinda III.
Amoghvarsha is considered the greatest ruler of Rashtrakuta Dynasty who ruled for 64 long years. He was a devout Jain, who was initiated into Jainism by Jinasena. Amoghvarsha was a patron of art and himself authored “Kavirajamarga” in Kannada language. Amoghvarsha I is credited with establishment of the Rashtrakuta capital at Malkhand or Malkhed situated in present day Gulbarga district of Karnataka. It remained the capital of Rashtrakuta empire till its collapse.
He assumed the title of Viranarayana after defeating the Eastern Chalukyas. His reign was peaceful otherwise, which supported and enriched the arts, literature and religion in the empire. He was a religiously tolerant ruler who took keen interest in arts and literature while maintaining peace in his empire, for this reason he is often referred as the “Ashoka of South”.
Krishna II of Rashtrakuta Dynasty:
Krishna II was the successor of Amoghavarsha I. His reign saw revolts from Eastern Chalukyas, and hence the size of empire was reduced.
Krishna III, the last prominent ruler of Rashtrakuta Dynasty:
He consolidated the empire which had become scattered due to series of weak kings prior to him. Krishna III defeated the Cholas in Battle of Takkolam and captured Tanjore. He expanded further to Rameshwaram. He also built Gandmartandamitya and Krishneshwara temple at Rameshwaram. During his reign the great kannada poet Ponna rote Shantipurana.
The last ruler of Rashtrakuta dynasty was Karka II.
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