alleryWhich Rashtrakuta ruler was crowned although he was the third son of Dhruva?
AGovinda III
BKrishna II
CIndra III
DAmoghavarsha I
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Govinda III
1. Rashtrakutas chose heirs by ability, not always by age.
2. Govinda III was the third son of Dhruva Dharavarsha.
3. The others were later rulers in the line.
_Source: Wikipedia, Rashtrakuta dynasty, Administration_
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