| Dhruva Dharavarsha | |
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| Maharajadhiraja Parameshvara Dharavarsha Nirupama Srivallabha Kalivallabha | |
_from_Naregal_of_Rashtrakuta_King_Dhruva_Dharavarsha.jpg) Fragment of Old Kannada inscription (780 CE) from Naregal of Rashtrakuta emperor Dhruva Dharavarsha | |
| 4th Rashtrakuta Emperor | |
| Reign | c. 780 – c. 793 CE (13 years) |
| Predecessor | Govinda II |
| Successor | Govinda III |
| Died | 793 CE Manyakheta, Rashtrakuta Empire (modern day Karnataka, India) |
| Spouse | Sila Mahadevi of the Eastern Chalukyas |
| Issue | Karka Suvarnavarsha Kambarasa Govinda III Indra, Governor of Lata |
| Father | Krishna I |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Rashtrakuta dynasty |
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Dhruva (r. 780 – 793 CE) was one of the most notable rulers of the Rashtrakuta Empire. He ascended the imperial throne after replacing his elder brother Govinda II. Govinda II had become unpopular among his subjects on account of his various misconducts as a monarch, including excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. This according to the historian Kamath is evident from the Karhad plates of Krishna III.[1] The Dhulia grant of 779 and Garugadahalli inscription of 782 proclaim Dhruva the emperor. Though some historians claim that Dhruva revolted and grabbed the throne,[2] other historians feel the transition of the throne from Govinda II to Dhruva was peaceful and may have happened willingly.[3] He earned titles like Kalivallabha, Srivallabha, Dharavarsha, Maharajadhiraja and Parameshvara.
- ^ Kamath (2001), p75
- ^ Reu (1933), p62
- ^ Dr. P. B. Desai and K. V. Subrahmanya Aiyar in Kamath (2001), p75