Who was Pallava? Rulers of Pallava Dynasty and Their Accomplishments

Who was Pallava?

It is often said that these people were local tribals. Pallava means "lata" and this is the transformation of the Tamil word "tongadi", which also means taking. Therefore they are originally called the inhabitants of the state of the vines. Some historians consider them as foreign-parlous. While supporting this opinion, he says, "This is proved by the fact that when Nandivarman II was elected to be throne, he was given a crown of elephant skull, which reminds of the crown of Hindu-Greek King Divya .

"In fact, they were not descendents of foreign initiation (Parthian) but were originally local tribal. Prior to coming to power, the founder of this dynasty was a provincial ruler under Bappdev Satavahana Raja. When the disintegration of the power of Satvahanas was done then he became an independent ruler and gradually started expanding his power towards Kanchi.

Under his power, gradually both Andhra Pradesh (Andhra Pradesh) and the manganism were both. He made his capital Kaanchi, which became a city of Vedic and temples in the Pallava era. Their rise began in the third or fourth century. Prakrit language is full of flowers during Bappadve. He contributed to the progress of agriculture by cutting forests and providing irrigation facilities.

After that his son Sivasankavarman became his successor. He took the title of Dharma Maharaj and made vows like Ashwamedh and Vajpayee. The history of the Pallava dynasty after that is very dark for many years.

Prayag Prashasti (Samudraguptik) shows that during the Samudragupta South campaign, Pallava king Vishnugop was ruling in Kanchi. The impact of the Pallava was probably less than 575 AD. Probably the real imperialist power was around 575 AD.

Therefore, in the copperplates received from Kashakkudi and Balur Palaam, their lineage table begins with Vishnu (575-600 AD) and ends with the reign of Aparajit (879-897 AD).

Pallava Ruler's And His Achievements

Sinhavishnu (575-600 AD)

As he sat on his throne, a new chapter in Pallava history started, because he started many of his trips and the effect of Pallava power was completely enveloped in the whole of Tamil Pradesh. He defeated the Cholas Malay, Kalbhor, Malav, Pandya and the Cheras. He extended the boundaries of his kingdom to the Kaveri river.

Mahendra Varman (600-630 AD)

During his era where religion and literature progressed on one side, on the other hand, such battles started with the Chalukyas and pandavas of the Pallavas which continued for about 150 years. He was a perfect man, therefore he had titles like Matte Viggs, Vignette and Multiplication. Although in his time the Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin II had taken possession of Vengi but when he came to attack Kanchi, Mahindavarman defeated him badly.

Narasimha Varman I (630-668 AD)

He became the ruler after the death of his father, Mahendra Varman. He won Badami, the capital of Chalukya. He held the title of "Mahamal" only after this victory. Chalukya king Pulakeshin II was probably killed while fighting with him. He helped his friend, Manekvabh (Manavvarman), Prince of Lanka, to get the state of Lanka. According to Kuram donation, he defeated Chol, Pandya and the kingdom of Kerala.

Mahendra Varman II (668-670 AD)

After the death of Narasimha Varman, his son Mahendra Verman became the second king. He defeated Chalukya Naresh Vikramaditya. He died shortly.

God Varman I (670-680 AD)

Lord Varman ruled after Mahendra Verman II. During his reign a fierce struggle broke out in Pallavas and Chalukas. He defeated the army of millions of Chalukya Naresh Vikramaditya so badly that the enemy king had to flee from the war zone in wired clothes. But in the records of Vikramaditya II, mention of defeat of Pallava king Godavarman is mentioned. Scholars have the opinion that possibly earlier the Chalukyas and later the Pallavas got success against each other.

Narasimha Varman II (680 AD-720 AD)

After God Varman first, his son Narasimha Varman II was king at the end of the 7th century. He assumed the title of bravery and scholarship like "Raj Singh" and "Incomparable" (Vidya-lover). There is peace in his reign.

God Varman II (720-731 AD)

After Narasimhavarman II, his son, God Verma became the second king. During his reign, Chalukya Yuvraaj Vikramaditya attacked the Kanchi with the help of Gang-Rajkumar Ayyappa and defeated Lord Varman in this war. In order to take revenge for this defeat, he attacked the Gang King Shri Purusha. In this war, he was defeated and killed.

Nandivarman II (731-795 AD)

Godavarman II had no children. Therefore, after his death, fierce struggle started for the throne, which was a symbol of the future fall of the Pallavas. Second prince Chitmayy got the support of Pandya Naresh Marvarman Narasimha I. But Nandvarman became the second ruler with the help of public assistance and commander Uday Chandra.

During this time Chalukyas, Rashtrasutas, Pandyas and Chola kings fought in equal battle. Vikramaditya Chalukya attacked Kanchi during its reign, but Nandivarman defeated it. But over time, the Nandvarman Rashtrakutas will be defeated by Dantindurg