Indra III

MedievalEmperorIndia914 — 929

Rashtrakuta king who sacked Kannauj.

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Quick Facts

Born

914

Died

929

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.3

Indra III — Complete Timeline

916 AD

Sack of KannaujWar◆ Major

Indra III led a military expedition to the Ganges-Yamuna doab and sacked Kannauj, the capital of the Pratihara Empire. This raid demonstrated Rashtrakuta military power and weakened the Pratihara dynasty.

PratiharaKannaujRaid

Impact: regionaldestructive

920 AD

Campaign against the KalachurisWar

Indra III fought against the Kalachuri king Gangeyadeva, expanding Rashtrakuta influence into central India. This campaign secured the northern frontiers of the empire.

KalachuriCentral IndiaExpansion

Impact: regional