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Krishna III

Type Figure Region South India Time 939–967 Also known as Krishna III、Rashtrakuta Krishna III

Krishna III (r. c. 939–967) was one of the most outstanding emperors of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, ruling from Manyakheta;…

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  1. 939–945Manyakheta · KarnatakaKrishna III succeeded to the Rashtrakuta throne around 939, established his capital at Manyakheta, first consolidated the Deccan heartland and reorganized local vassals, laying the foundation for subsequent southern campaigns.
  2. 946–955Takkolam · Tamil NaduAround 949 he defeated Chola Parantaka I at Takkolam and advanced into the Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Thanjavur region, extending Rashtrakuta hegemony over the Tamil Nadu heartland.
  3. 956–967Manyakheta · KarnatakaIn his later years he maintained suzerainty over the southern Indian states and dealt with threats on the western and northern frontiers; he died around 967, after which the empire gradually declined, foreshadowing the revival of the Western Chalukyas.

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