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Amoghavarsha I




Amoghavarsha was the son of Govinda III . He became king at the age of 13. A revolt led by Vijayaditya II, of Vengi throne, temporarily overthrew the Rashtrakuta dynasty until 821 when Karakka reinstated Amoghavarsha. Amoghavarsha's daughter married a Ganga prince in about 860 . He died in 878 and was succeeded by his son Krishna II .

Amoghavarsha was a disciple of Jinasenacharya , the author of '' Mahapurana '', and part author of the '' Dhavala ''.

The Jain temple of Pattadakal , and the Basadi at Konnur was built during his rule. The Neminatha basadi at Manyakheta (known today as Malakheda ) was also originally build during his rule.

  Before Govinda III
  Title King of the<br> Rashtrakuta dynasty
  Years 814&ndash878