Dhruva Dharavarsha

Dhruva Dharavarsha
Maharajadhiraja Parameshvara Dharavarsha Nirupama Srivallabha Kalivallabha
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
Spouse	Sila Mahadevi of the Eastern Chalukyas
Issue	Karka Suvarnavarsha Kambarasa Govinda III Indra, Governor of Lata
Father	Krishna I

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.