From the writings of Kannada poet Adikavi Pampa it is known that Indra III sent his feudatory, Chalukya king Narasimha II of Vemulavada, in pursuit of Mahipala I the incumbent ruler who fled the area. Kannauj was "completely destroyed", and the Pratihara ruler weakened. The northern campaign of Indra III produced more dramatic results then during the rule of Dhruva Dharavarsha and Govinda III as the Rashtrakutas were actually able to hold Kannauj until c.916.
From the writings of Kannada poet Adikavi Pampa, it is known that Indra III sent his vassal, Chalukya king Narasimha II of Vemulavada, to capture Mahipala I, the reigning ruler who fled the area. The city of Kannauj was destroyed and the Pratihara ruler weakened as a result of this campaign.  The Rashtrakutas were able to hold Kannauj until approximately 916, unlike during the rule of Dhruva Dharavarsha and Govinda III.