Kumud MishraAIR 69 · CSE 2024 · 118 wordsTheir whole copy
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Rashtrakuta dynasty was founded by Dantidurga and the dynasty ruled over the regions of Karnataka.
Contribution in architecture and culture:
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(1) Focused on the "vesara style of architecture". Ex. Krishna I constructed Kailash temple.
(2) With the influence of Chalukyas and the religious temples emerged. Ex. Lad Khan temple, Durga temple at Aihole.
(3) Dhruva, Govinda were the prominent rulers patronizing various temples with hybrid structures.
(4) Amoghavarsha compiled the first Kannada text i.e. Kavirajamarga.
(5) They laid huge emphasis on royal patronage for literature and architecture.
(6) Badami, Vengi emerged as the cultural centres during the period of Rashtrakuta.
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However, they were often engaged in the tripartite struggle with Palas & Pratiharas & patron of Jain literature.