Govinda III

MedievalEmperorIndia778 — 814

Rashtrakuta emperor who dominated the Deccan.

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Quick Facts

Born

778

Died

814

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)61

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)74

Legacy (20%)67

Leadership (15%)76

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score69.0

Govinda III — Complete Timeline

800 AD

Expedition to the VindhyasWar

Govinda III launched a military expedition into the Vindhya region, subduing the Kalachuri king Shankaragana. He annexed parts of the Kalachuri kingdom, extending Rashtrakuta control into central India. This campaign secured the northern frontier.

Central IndiaKalachuri WarTerritorial Expansion

Impact: regionaldestructive

803 AD

Conquest of KanchipuramWar◆ Major

Govinda III led a campaign against the Pallava king Dantivarman and captured Kanchipuram. He then marched south, receiving tribute from the Chola, Pandya, and Chera kings. This established Rashtrakuta hegemony over the entire Tamil country.

Southern CampaignPallava WarTamil Nadu

Impact: regionaldestructive

805 AD

Defeat of the Gurjara-PratiharasWar◆ Major

Govinda III defeated the Gurjara-Pratihara king Nagabhata II in a battle near the Ganges. He captured the Pratihara capital of Kannauj and forced Nagabhata to flee. This victory made the Rashtrakutas the dominant power in northern India.

North Indian CampaignPratihara WarKannauj

Impact: regionaldestructive