Amoghvarsha II ( 929-930 AD)
After Indra III, his eldest son Amoghavarsha II became the king of the Rashtrakuta dynasty of Manyakhet around 928 AD. The name of Amoghavarsha II is not found in the Sangli inscription of Govind IV. On this basis the Fleet inferred that Amoghavarsha II did not rule. But many later Rashtrakuta inscriptions mention Amoghavarsha II and Bhadan donations of Shilahar ruler Aparajit. It clearly states that he ruled for one year (929-930 AD).
Amoghvarsha died after a short reign of about a year. It is not clear whether his death was natural or the result of a conspiracy. According to the Rashtrakuta inscriptions, he died in the sad separation of his father's death. Kambe and Sangli articles of Govind IV A shloka is found in it, according to which He (Govind) had courage in the world only because of sacrifice and incomparable courage. Despite his ability, he did not treat his elder brother with reprehensible cruelty , the brother's brother-in-law did not even earn disgrace by misdeeds and due to fear did not accept the Paishach Vrat, being enamored of purity and impurity –
Strength Sati Nindita Pravihita Navagraje Cruelty,
bandhustrigamanadibhih kucharitairavarjjitam nayashah.
Victory to toilet,
Tyagainasam sasahasaischa bhuvane yasahasankoऽbhavat.
In this verse Govind is compared with Sahasanka (Chandragupta II Vikramaditya). Perhaps in this verse Govind has tried to clarify that although he had the ability to treat his brother cruelly or marry his brother-in-law, he did not. This indirectly indicates that Govind may have not only defeated Amoghavarsha and killed him in battle, but also proposed marriage to his wife. This act must have spread a lot of disrepute to Govind and to erase this disgrace, he must have got this verse inscribed in the writings of Sangli and Kambe. Whatever be the truth, it is likely that Govind IV would have captured the throne by dethroning Amoghavarsha.
Govind IV ( 930-936 AD)
Govind IV ascended the throne of Rashtrakuta dynasty in 930 AD. He probably took over the throne by dethroning his elder brother Amoghavarsha. At the time of his ascension, it was about 26 years old. The Kambe inscription shows that he performed his coronation with great pomp and gave great donations to Brahmins and temples.
Govind at the time of abhishek Prabhuvarsha took the title. Its other titles Nrpatung , Suvarnavarsha, Veeranarayana, Sahasanka, Shashanka, Rattakandarpa, Nripatitrinetra, Vikrantanarayana, Vallabhnarendra, Parameshwara, Parambhattaraka and Sriprithvivallabh etc.
The reign of Govind IV was insignificant in terms of political achievements. Although Sangli Patra There is a mention of Ganga-Yamuna serving in his royal palace in AD, but from this it is meaningless to infer that he had conquered Allahabad. Probably the army of Indra III had stayed at Allahabad for some time while returning from the north.
Bhima deposed Yuddhamalla, the pro-Rashtrakuta Chalukya ruler at Vengi, but Govind paid no attention to it. Not only this, in the Chalukya writings the Eastern Chalukya ruler Bhima II has claimed to have defeated Govind's huge army.
It is known from the Rashtrakuta writings that Govind IV was an inept and luxurious ruler. Shortly after his accession, he indulged in Rasrang, due to which the work of governance began to slacken. Karhad Article It is revealed that his intellect was tied in the eyes of the girls and he was constantly surrounded by Nav-Vanitas (dancers). He had no knowledge of the internal and external events of the empire. Being surrounded by many ailments, his body became weak and he started losing the sympathy of the public. All the organs of the state became loose, its power was exhausted and finally its destruction became natural (Sopyangnananayanpashaniruddha Buddhi: , contagion universitization ).
It is known from the Devli and Karhad writings that the feudatories and the people started revolting due to the luxury of Govind IV. Dissatisfied with his noble life, his feudatories, officers and friends also planned to depose him and his uncle Amoghavarsha III decided to enthrone him.
Pump Kavi's 'Vikrammarjunvijay It is also said in the poem that dissatisfied with his addictions, the feudatories requested Govind IV's uncle Amoghavarsha III to remove Govind from the throne. It is known from archival evidence that Amoghvarsha III was married to a Chedi princess and he was living a peaceful life in Tripuri, being indifferent to the rule. Rajshekhar's 'Viddhashalabhanjika ’ also indicates that Amoghavarsha III was living in exile at the place of his father-in-law, Yuvraj I.
Meanwhile, Govinda, his feudatories of Vemulvad in southern Karnataka Arikeshari waged war. Arikesari was married to Revaka Nirmadi, the daughter of Indra III. Pump's 'Vikrammarjunvijay According to the Chalukya feudator Arikesari II of Bemulvad, the Chalukya ruler Vijayaditya V of Vengi was given shelter. When Govinda IV ordered Vijayaditya V to return, Arikesari II refused and decided to fight any battle in southern Karnataka. I defeated Govind.
At the same time, on the advice of feudatories and ministers, Amoghavarsha left Tripuri and came to Manyakhet. Possibly Payoshini The armies of Govind IV and Amoghavarsha came face to face on the banks of the river, in which the Rashtrakuta king Govind IV army was defeated. Amoghavarsha III overthrew Govind IV with the help of Chedi armies and captured the Rashtrakuta throne of Manyakhet in 936 AD Done.
It is speculated that a union was formed against Govind IV. Although Amoghavarsha III was not active in this, his ambitious son Krishna III Must have played an active role in this sangha to enthrone his father. Krishna III succeeded in his objective with the help of Chedis, Chalukyas, Arikesari and other ministers.
It is not clear whether Govind was killed or taken prisoner in the war. Takkolam inscriptions of Parantaka I There is a mention of Govindavallabharayar, who was the son-in-law of Parantaka. It may have been Govind IV only. The last known date of Govinda is 934 AD, which suggests that his reign would have ended around 935-36 AD.
Amoghvarsha III ( 936-939 AD)
Amoghvarsha III sat on the Rashtrakuta throne of Manyakhet around 936 AD after dethroning Govind IV. His real name is Budge was. He was married to the daughter of Kalachuri ruler Yuvraj I Kundakdevi happened with. He had many sons, among whom Krishna III the eldest was. Other sons were Jagattunga, Nirupam and Khottig etc. Amoghavarsha III's daughter Revacnimadi who was the brother of Gangaraja Rajamalla III Butugh Was married with.
Budget on the occasion of the Ascension to the Throne Amoghvarsha He assumed the title of and became famous by this name. Later he Shriprithvivallabh , Maharajadhiraja, Parameshwara and Parambhattaraka also assumed the titles of.
Amoghvarsha III was a ruler of religious nature. He was the supreme Shaiva. He built many temples of Shiva and donated a lot to Brahmins etc. He less in governance , more interested in Brahma-chintan use to have. Due to his busyness in spiritual activities, the work of governance was conducted by his worthy son and Yuvraj Krishna III did.
Soldier Achievements of Amoghavarsha III
The military success achieved by the Rashtrakutas during the reign of Amoghavarsha III, is entirely attributed to his son Krishna III. Devli Copperlekh of 940 AD I have compared him with Kumar. Regarding the influence of Krishna III, it is said in the writings that all the feudatories who ruled between the eastern and western seas obeyed Krishna III and he himself was the obedient son of his father.
Butugh II of Gangwadi Aid: During the reign of Amoghavarsha III, his obedient son Krishna III planned to overthrow Rajamalla to install his brother-in-law Ganga Butuga II on the Ganges throne. Devli Articles It shows that he killed the feudatories of Gangwadi ruler Rajamalla of Nolambvanshi Dantig and Bappug in the battle field and eventually Rajamalla also attained Veergati. Thus Krishna III killed Rajamalla and killed his relative Butugh II King of Gangwadi in 937 AD Make. On the basis of the Devali inscription, Altekar has estimated that Krishna III had placed Butuga on the Ganges throne as the crown prince.
Campaign against Kalachuris: Both Amoghavarsha III and Krishna III were married to Chedi princesses. Despite this, Crown Prince Krishna III invaded and defeated his old relative, the Kalachuri Chedis, around 938 AD. It is clear from the Devali letter that Krishna III had defeated the elders of his mother and wife. This is confirmed by Shravanabelagola article It also happens.
Invasion of Bundelkhand: After this, Krishna III invaded Bundelkhand and defeated the Gurjar Pratiharas and captured the forts of Kalanjar and Chitrakoot in the Chandela kingdom. Jura articles of Krishna III available from Baghelkhand In him Parambhattarak , Parameshwar, Maharajadhiraj degree has been awarded. On the basis of the Devli letter, Altekar has estimated that Krishna III had occupied the forts of Kalanjar and Chitrakoot as a crown prince.
Thus it is clear that Krishna III, during his father's reign as the crown prince, had proved his worth and valor by conducting military campaigns against Gangwadi, Chedi and Bundelkhand.
Amoghvarsha ruled for only three years (probably AD 936-939). After his death his eldest son and crown prince Krishna III In 939 AD Rashtrakuta dynasty became king.