Amoghavarsha III (reigned 936–939 CE), whose Kannada name was Baddega (), was in exile in Tripuri and was a younger brother of Indra III and uncle to Govinda IV. He came to power with the help of feudatory King Arikesari of Vemulavada in Andhra and other vassals who revolted against Govinda IV.
Amoghavarsha III's ascension to power was facilitated by his exile in Tripuri, the support of King Arikesari of Vemulavada, and a rebellion against Govinda IV, highlighting his political maneuvering and alliances within the kingdom.