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Govinda IV

r. c. 930–936 · 10th century

Govinda IV was Rashtrakuta emperor of the Deccan from about 930 to 936, a son of Indra III who took the throne from his elder brother Amoghavarsha II. His reign was remembered for misgovernment and dissolute conduct. In 936 nobles and feudatories rose against him and enthroned his uncle Amoghavarsha III.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Govinda IV. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/govinda-iv
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