High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The Rashtrakuta empire of Manyakheta came to power in South India in 753 and ruled for over two centuries. At its peak the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta ruled a vast empire stretching from the Ganges River and Yamuna River doab in the north to Cape Comorin in the south, in a time of political expansion, architectural achievements and famous literary contributions.