| Krishna I | |
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| Akalavarsha Shubatunga Prithvivallabha Shrivallabha | |
_from_Hattimattur_inscription_of_Rashtrakuta_King_Krishna_I.jpg) Fragment of Old Kannada inscription (765 CE) from Hattimattur of Rashtrakuta emperor Krishna I | |
| 2ndRashtrakuta emperor | |
| Reign | c. 756 – c. 774 |
| Predecessor | Dantidurga |
| Successor | Govinda II |
| Born | c. 711[1][2] |
| Died | 774(774-00-00) (aged 62–63) Manyakheta,Rashtrakuta Empire (modern dayKarnataka,India) |
| Issue | Govinda II Dhruva Dharavarsha |
| Religion | Jainism[3]: 18–22 [1]: 28–35, 48–55 Hinduism[4]: 78 [5] |
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Krishna I (Kannada:ಅಕಾಲವರ್ಷ ಶುಭತುಂಗ ಕೃಷ್ಣ; 711–774) was theRashtrakuta emperor from 756 to 774.
He was an uncle ofDantidurga. He took charge of the growingRashtrakuta Empire by defeating the lastBadami Chalukya emperorKirtivarman II in 757. This is known from the copper plate grant of EmperorGovinda III of 807 and acopper plate grant ofGujarat Rashtrakuta ruler Karka fromBaroda.[4]: 57
He is known as Kanhardeva or Kanhesvara and took the titlesAkalavarsha,Shubatunga,Prithvivallabha andShrivallabha.
He patronised the famousJain logicianAkalanka Bhatta, the author ofRajavartika.
Somehistorians claim that Krishna I usurped the throne from Dantidurga. Since the term "demise of Dantidurga" occurs in Kavi and Navasari copper plates indicating that Krishna I ascended the throne after Dantidurga's death. However, from the Baroda inscription it seems that Krishna I may have had to subdue another claimant to the throne, perhaps a Rashtrakuta prince or a son of Dantidurga.[4]: 58
He defeated theWestern Ganga Dynasty KingSripurusha (and acquired territory in Gangavadi, modern Southern Karnataka) and theShilaharas of SouthKonkan. He defeated theEastern Chalukya rulerVishnuvardhana IV.[5]: 74 He commissioned 18Shiva temples.[4]: 78 TheKailasa or Kannadeswara temple atEllora is generally attributed to him, based on epigraphs.[6]
His eldest son,Govinda II succeeded him.
TheNerur copper-plate inscription issued by Krishna I records a royal grant of land to Acharya Aryanadi, aJain. The inscription opens with a description of the king’s genealogy and then notes the donation of a village for the maintenance of a Jain shrine or monk. This inscription is early epigraphic evidence for Rashtrakuta patronage ofJainism during Krishna I.[3]: 18–22
He is remembered in Jain tradition as a patron ofJain logician and philosopherAkalanka, who composed theRajavartika, a major commentary on theTattvartha Sutra.[7][8]: 80 [3]: 18–22 Epigraphic evidence from his reign shows sustained royal patronage ofJain monks, temples, and scholars across the Deccan.[1]: 28–35
Rashtrakuta rulers, despite strong Jain leanings, supported multiple religions including significant support forHinduism.[3]: 18–22 [1]: 48–55 >[5]: 91 [9] He is known for commissioning the monumentalKailasa or Kannadeswara temple, Ellora, dedicated to Shiva.[10]
| Preceded by | Rashtrakuta Emperor 756–774 | Succeeded by |
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