Dhruva (ruled 780–793 CE) was one of the most notable rulers of the Rashtrakuta Empire. He ascended the throne after replacing his elder brother Govinda II. Govinda II had become unpopular among his subjects on account of his various misconducts as a ruler, including excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. This according to the historian Kamath is evident from the Karhad plates of Krishna III.[1] The Dhulia grant of 779 and Garugadahalli inscription of 782 proclaim Dhruva the emperor. Though some historians claim that Dhruva revolted and grabbed the throne,[2] other historians feel the transition of the throne from Govinda II to Dhruva was peaceful and may have happened willingly.[3] He earned titles like Kalivallabha, Srivallabha, Dharavarsha, Maharajadhiraja and Parameshvara.
Dhruva Dharavarsha
Fragment of Old Kannada inscription (780 AD) from Naregal of Rashtrakuta King Dhruva Dharavarsha
Dhruva Dharavarsha had a high political aspiration and he actively pursued the goal of expanding the frontiers of Rashtrakuta domination. In North India, he subjugated the rulers of Kannauj. In central India, he defeated the Vatsaraja of the Gurjara Prathihara Empire,[4] and Dharmapala of the Pala Empire of Bengal (who was eager to rule Kannauj) in a battle in the Ganges - Yamuna doab. However, these great victories brought him no permanent land gains but only a lot of material gain and fame.[5] However another historian has claimed that Dhruva's empire stretched from Ayodhya in the north to Rameshvaram in the south.[2]
Victories in the Deccan and SouthEdit
He humbled Vishnuvardhana IV, an Eastern or Vengi Chalukyan king in 784 and forged an alliance by marrying his daughter named Silabhattarika as per the Jetvai grant of 786. Thereafter, he defeated Shivamara II, the Western Ganga Dynasty ruler of Gangavadi, and imprisoned him and appointed his own son, Prince Kambarasa as the governor. He also forced PallavaNandivarman II to accept the suzerainty of Rashtrakuta who paid him handsomely with many elephants. He undertook campaigns to Kanchi in 785 and again against the Western Ganga Dynasty in 788.[1]
Pan-India powerEdit
During his reign, Rashtrakutas emerged as a true pan-India power, controlling large regions across the Indian subcontinent.[6] He was succeeded by his third son, Govinda III (793–814) whose reign was also marked by brilliant military success and exploits.
Sastri, Nilakanta K.A. (2002) [1955]. A history of South India from prehistoric times to the fall of Vijayanagar. New Delhi: Indian Branch, Oxford University Press. ISBN0-19-560686-8.
Kamath, Suryanath U. (2001) [1980]. A concise history of Karnataka : from pre-historic times to the present. Bangalore: Jupiter books. LCCN 80905179. OCLC 7796041.
Reu, Pandit Bisheshwar Nath (1997) [1933]. History of The Rashtrakutas (Rathodas). Jaipur: Publication scheme. ISBN81-86782-12-5.
dhruva, dharavarsha, dhruva, ruled, most, notable, rulers, rashtrakuta, empire, ascended, throne, after, replacing, elder, brother, govinda, govinda, become, unpopular, among, subjects, account, various, misconducts, ruler, including, excessive, indulgence, se. Dhruva ruled 780 793 CE was one of the most notable rulers of the Rashtrakuta Empire He ascended the throne after replacing his elder brother Govinda II Govinda II had become unpopular among his subjects on account of his various misconducts as a ruler including excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures This according to the historian Kamath is evident from the Karhad plates of Krishna III 1 The Dhulia grant of 779 and Garugadahalli inscription of 782 proclaim Dhruva the emperor Though some historians claim that Dhruva revolted and grabbed the throne 2 other historians feel the transition of the throne from Govinda II to Dhruva was peaceful and may have happened willingly 3 He earned titles like Kalivallabha Srivallabha Dharavarsha Maharajadhiraja and Parameshvara Dhruva DharavarshaFragment of Old Kannada inscription 780 AD from Naregal of Rashtrakuta King Dhruva Dharavarsha4th Rashtrakuta EmperorReignc 780 c 793 CE 13 years PredecessorGovinda IISuccessorGovinda IIIDied793 CESpousesSila Mahadevi of the Eastern ChalukyasFatherKrishna I Contents 1 Success in north and east 2 Victories in the Deccan and South 3 Pan India power 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksSuccess in north and east EditSee also The Kannauj Triangle wars Dhruva Dharavarsha had a high political aspiration and he actively pursued the goal of expanding the frontiers of Rashtrakuta domination In North India he subjugated the rulers of Kannauj In central India he defeated the Vatsaraja of the Gurjara Prathihara Empire 4 and Dharmapala of the Pala Empire of Bengal who was eager to rule Kannauj in a battle in the Ganges Yamuna doab However these great victories brought him no permanent land gains but only a lot of material gain and fame 5 However another historian has claimed that Dhruva s empire stretched from Ayodhya in the north to Rameshvaram in the south 2 Victories in the Deccan and South EditHe humbled Vishnuvardhana IV an Eastern or Vengi Chalukyan king in 784 and forged an alliance by marrying his daughter named Silabhattarika as per the Jetvai grant of 786 Thereafter he defeated Shivamara II the Western Ganga Dynasty ruler of Gangavadi and imprisoned him and appointed his own son Prince Kambarasa as the governor He also forced Pallava Nandivarman II to accept the suzerainty of Rashtrakuta who paid him handsomely with many elephants He undertook campaigns to Kanchi in 785 and again against the Western Ganga Dynasty in 788 1 Pan India power EditDuring his reign Rashtrakutas emerged as a true pan India power controlling large regions across the Indian subcontinent 6 He was succeeded by his third son Govinda III 793 814 whose reign was also marked by brilliant military success and exploits Notes Edit a b Kamath 2001 p75 a b Reu 1933 p62 Dr P B Desai and K V Subrahmanya Aiyar in Kamath 2001 p75 Sen Sailendra Nath 2013 Textbook of medieval Indian history Primus Books p 20 ISBN 9789380607344 A S Altekar in Kamath 2001 p75 A S Altekar in Kamath 92001 p76References EditSastri Nilakanta K A 2002 1955 A history of South India from prehistoric times to the fall of Vijayanagar New Delhi Indian Branch Oxford University Press ISBN 0 19 560686 8 Kamath Suryanath U 2001 1980 A concise history of Karnataka from pre historic times to the present Bangalore Jupiter books LCCN 80905179 OCLC 7796041 Reu Pandit Bisheshwar Nath 1997 1933 History of The Rashtrakutas Rathodas Jaipur Publication scheme ISBN 81 86782 12 5 External links EditHistory of Karnataka Mr ArthikajePreceded byGovinda II Rashtrakuta Emperor780 793 Succeeded byGovinda III Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dhruva Dharavarsha amp oldid 1176095276, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
