Who was the founder of Rashtrakuta dynasty ?

Dantidurga is considered the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. He established the dynasty in the 8th century after overthrowing the Chalukya dynasty in the Deccan region of India. Dantidurga expanded his kingdom and laid the foundation for the Rashtrakuta Empire, which became one of the prominent powers in medieval India.

• Dantidurga started as a feudal ruler under the Chalukyas and later defeated the Chalukya king to establish the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
• The Rashtrakutas went on to build a strong empire that spanned large parts of the Indian subcontinent, from the Deccan Plateau to parts of northern India.
• Dantidurga's successors, especially Krishna I and Amoghavarsha I, further expanded the empire and promoted art, culture, and architecture.

• Harshvardhan – He was the ruler of the Vardhana dynasty, not associated with the Rashtrakutas.
• Mahendravarman I – He was a Chalukya king and not related to the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
• Simha Vishnu – He was the ruler of the Vishnukundina dynasty, not the Rashtrakutas.