The Rashtrakutas occupied the territory that was earlier ruled by the Chalukyas; Dantidurga established his kingdom in the western Deccan in AD 735, after defeating the Chalukyas. Dantidurga is said to be the son of a Chalukyan princess Bhavanaga. He took the titles Rajadhiraja and Parameshvara after defeating the Chalukyas.
The Rashtrakuta kings expanded their territory by winning wars against the Pallavas, Cholas and other prominent rulers of south India. In the north, they fought against the Pratiharas and Palas and even occupied Kanauj for a while.
Amoghavarsha occupied a special place amongst the Rashtrakuta kings; he was known for his learning and liking for Jainism. Krishna III, who annexed part of the Chola Empire in AD 949, is known as the last great Rashtrakuta king.
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