Govinda IV (reigned 930–935 CE) was the younger brother of

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. He became the

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emperor in 930 as described in the Kalasa record of

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. He was a very unpopular ruler who indulged in licentious acts.Reu (1933), p81 Control over Kannauj was lost during his rule. The

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s of

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defeated him and much territory was lost. Finally, his own feudatories including King Arikesari of Vemulavada in Andhra revolted against him and placed

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on the throne in 935. This is known from the records of

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poet Adikavi Pampa, who was patronised by King Arikesari.Kamath (2001), p82 Govinda IV had matrimonial relationship with the

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and finally found refuge with them when his feudatories revolted. Govinda IV patronised

poet Ravinagabhatta.

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External links

History of Karnataka, Mr. Arthikaje
{{DEFAULTSORT:Govinda 04 Hindu monarchs 10th-century rulers in Asia Rashtrakuta dynasty 935 deaths Year of birth unknown