Amoghavarsha I (800-878) C.E. was one of the utmost monarchs of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. Historians have measured him up to the renowned Emperor Ashoka in his spiritual disposition and adore for tranquility. Several Sanskrit and Kannada intellectuals flourished during his statute as well as Mahaviracharya, who inscribed Ganita-sara-samgraha, Jinasena, Virasena, Shakatayan and Sri Vijaya. Amoghavarsha I was also a celebrated poet and researcher and engraved Kavirajamarga, the most primitive literary work in Kannada and Prashnottara Ratnamalika, a sacred work in Sanskrit. During his decree, he held names such as Nripatunga, Atishadhavala, Veeranarayana, Rattamarthanda and Srivallabha. He stirred the Rashtrakuta ceremonial capital from Mayurkhandi in the Bidar district to Manyakheta in the Gulbarga district in contemporary Karnataka. He is said to have built the regal city to match that of Lord Indra.