The Second Southern Campaign, led by Govinda III during the monsoon of 808 CE, was a decisive military expedition undertaken by the Rashtrakuta Empire.

He is regarded as the most successful military monarch of the dynasty, having achieved important conquests that extended from Kanyakumari in the south to Kanyakubja in the north, and from Banaras in the east to Bharuch in the west.

According to the Someshvara inscription of 804 CE, his chief queen was 'Gamundabbe'.He is considered one of the most skilled emperors of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, recognized for his military leadership, statesmanship, and martial accomplishments.

Initially, his elder brother Stambha remained silent, but eventually, he revolted when he secured support from several feudatories and neighboring rulers.

[4] An inscription from Karshnapalle references a ruler named Banaras, who governed the Ganga Six-thousand province during the reign of Rashtrakuta king Govinda III.

Govinda III launched an invasion into Pallava territory, captured Kanchi, and defeated Dantivarman, forcing him to pay tribute.

[7] Govinda launched a military campaign in southern India to confront a coalition of Dravidian kings, which included rulers from Gangawadi, Chera, Pandya, Chola, and Pallava.

[4] Pandya-dēś-ādhipān matsyam vrishabham Pallavēśvarāt (Chô)lād vyāghram gajam Gangach chapa-yashțim cha Keralat Amdhra-Chalukya-Mauryēbhyo vārāham Gürya(rja)rēśvarāt