Butuga II
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Buguta II became the ruler of the Western Ganga Dynasty after his elder brother Rachamalla III.
regain many lost territories and in turn was helped by the Rashtrakuta ruler to overthrow Rachamalla III, the unpopular Ganga king at that time. This forged a strong relationship between the Gangas
and the Rashtrakutas, an alliance that lasted till the end of both kingdoms. Butuga II became the son-in-law of Amoghavarsha III by marrying his daughter Revakanimmadi.
taluk in Mysore district. Here is an excerpt:
Historian John Faithfull Fleet of Archaeological Survey of India (1894–1900) decisively says that pretended overtures of peace were made and that Rajaditya was stabbed at a meeting between him and Butuga.
As a Rashtrakuta feudatory, he not only ruled Gangavadi but also many areas in the Malaprabha River
basin and the Krishna River
-Tungabhadra doab
. Butuga II also took charge of the Banavasi
region as a fief from Rashtrakuta Krishna III
. He is said to have a defeated a Buddhist scholar in a religious discourse and the Kudlur record speaks of him as a noted poet.
Relations with Rashtrakutas
In order to ascend the throne he had to first seek help from the Rashtrakutas who were hitherto their arch enemies. Butuga II first helped Amoghavarsha IIIAmoghavarsha III
Amoghavarsha III , also known as Baddiga, was in exile in Tripuri and was a younger brother of Indra III and uncle to Govinda IV. With the help of King Arikesari of Vemulavada in Andhra and other feudatories who revolted against Govinda IV he came to power. Not much is known about his uneventful...
regain many lost territories and in turn was helped by the Rashtrakuta ruler to overthrow Rachamalla III, the unpopular Ganga king at that time. This forged a strong relationship between the Gangas
Gangas
The Western Ganga Dynasty was an important ruling dynasty of ancient Karnataka in India. They are known as Western Gangas to distinguish them from the Eastern Gangas who in later centuries ruled over modern Orissa...
and the Rashtrakutas, an alliance that lasted till the end of both kingdoms. Butuga II became the son-in-law of Amoghavarsha III by marrying his daughter Revakanimmadi.
Dishonourable act
He also helped the Rashtrakutas defeat the Cholas in 949 in the Battle of Takkolam when he killed the Chola monarch Rajaditya. His Atagur inscription reveals how he treacherously murdered Rajaditya. Atakur or Atagur is a village about 15 miles N.E by E from Mandya , the head quarters of the MandyaMandya
Mandya is a city in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the headquarters of Mandya district and is located 40 km from Mysore and 100 km from Bangalore.-Etymology:...
taluk in Mysore district. Here is an excerpt:
Historian John Faithfull Fleet of Archaeological Survey of India (1894–1900) decisively says that pretended overtures of peace were made and that Rajaditya was stabbed at a meeting between him and Butuga.
As a Rashtrakuta feudatory, he not only ruled Gangavadi but also many areas in the Malaprabha River
Malaprabha River
The Malaprabha River is a tributary of the Krishna River and flows through the state of Karnataka in India. It rises in the Western Ghats at an altitude of 792 m in the state's Belgaum district...
basin and the Krishna River
Krishna River
The Krishna River , is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India, about . It is also referred to as Krishnaveni in its original nomenclature...
-Tungabhadra doab
Doab
A Doab is a term used in India and Pakistan for a "tongue" or tract of land lying between two confluent rivers...
. Butuga II also took charge of the Banavasi
Banavasi
Banavasi is an ancient temple town in Uttara Kannada District bordering Shivamogga district in the South Indian state of Karnataka .-History:Banavasi is one of the oldest towns in the Karnataka state...
region as a fief from Rashtrakuta Krishna III
Krishna III
Krishna III, whose Kannada name was Kannara , was the last great warrior and able monarch of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty of Manyakheta. He was a shrewd administrator and skillful military campaigner. He waged many wars to bring back the glory of the Rashtrakutas and played an important role in...
. He is said to have a defeated a Buddhist scholar in a religious discourse and the Kudlur record speaks of him as a noted poet.