Krishna III of Rashtrakuta

MedievalEmperorIndia939 — 967

Last great Rashtrakuta emperor, conquered the Cholas.

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Quick Facts

Born

939

Died

967

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)78

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score64.0

Krishna III of Rashtrakuta — Complete Timeline

949 AD

Conquered the Chola capital at ThanjavurWar◆ Major

Krishna III led a successful invasion of the Chola kingdom, capturing the capital Thanjavur. He defeated the Chola king Parantaka I, temporarily ending Chola dominance in the south and extending Rashtrakuta influence into Tamil country.

Chola-Rashtrakuta WarSouth India

Impact: regional

Battle of TakkolamWar◆ Major

Krishna III's forces defeated the Chola army at Takkolam (present-day Tamil Nadu). The battle resulted in the death of the Chola crown prince Rajaditya and marked a decisive Rashtrakuta victory in the conflict.

BattleChola-Rashtrakuta War

Impact: regionaltragic

960 AD

Erected the Kannada inscription at TiruvannamalaiCultural

Krishna III commissioned a Kannada-language inscription at the Arunachaleswara Temple in Tiruvannamalai, recording his military victories and donations. This inscription is a key source for Rashtrakuta history in the Tamil region.

InscriptionKannada Literature

constructive

965 AD

Lost control of the northern Deccan to the ParamarasWar◆ Major

Krishna III's later reign saw the Paramara king Siyaka II raid the Rashtrakuta capital Manyakheta. This defeat weakened Rashtrakuta authority and marked the beginning of the dynasty's decline after Krishna III's death.

Paramara RaidDecline

Impact: regionaldestructive