South AsiaAsia

Rashtrakuta dynasty

753 CE – 982 CE · about 229 years

The Rashtrakutas ruled the Deccan and much of India from Manyakheta and built the rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora. Arab travellers described their kingdom as one of the great powers of the world.

Key facts

Dates	753 CE – 982 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Manyakheta
Founder	Dantidurga
Religion(s)	Hinduism, Jainism

Before & after

Preceded by

Chalukya dynasty (Badami)

Followed by

Western Chalukya Empire Paramara dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Rashtrakuta dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.