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    Pallavas

    Pallavas {literally means a branch} were a prominent power in India for more than four centuries
    between the 6th and 9th centuries.

    Origin of Pallavas

     There are no records about Pallavas in the vernacular legends. They were forgotten until
    a copper plate grant was found in 1840. There are several theories of origin around
    Pallavas. As per one theory, Pallavas were earlier feudatories of Satavahanas. Another
    theory says that they were off springs of Chola and Naga rulers of Ilam (Sri Lanka).

     Another theory links them to Pahalavas (Indo-Parthians). This theory suggests that the
    Indo- Parthians were further shifted southwards from northern India and they settled in
    Tondaimandalam and evolved as Pallavas. They adopted the local religion Saivism and
    became Dravidians. This theory is supported on the basis of below arguments:

     Pahalavas were prominent in second century AD in northern parts of India and


    they had struggled with other outfits for survival.

     Many sculptures in Mahabalipuram have remarkable affinity with Persian


    features. This includes the lion symbol and tall cylindrical headdresses wore by
    Iranians in those times. Further, the pillars resemble with Perseopolis and the
    roofs of Pancharathas and tower of Kainashnath temple in Kanchipuram shows
    affinity with the shrines of babylon.

    Political History of Pallavas

     Initial territories of Pallavas seem not to be very extensive and they look similar to
    Kalabhras. The first known king of this dynasty was Sivaskanda Varman who ruled in
    second century AD. He raised himself against many subordinate chiefs and performed
    an Ashwamedha. More information is available about Simhavarman who ruled around
    570 AD.

     He defeated the Tamil countries and kings of Ceylon and tried to extend his dominion.
    His some Simhavishnu was first Pallava Monarch to have a reign beyond Kanchipuram.

     The next Pallava monarch Mahendravarman-I was a great patron of art and architecture
    and built the Pancharathas of Mahabalipuram. He also wrote Mattavilasa Prahasana
    or ‘The Farce of Drunken Sport’, a celebrated ancient Indian satirical play. Further, the
    rock cut temples at Mahabalipuram (Seven Pagodas) were also excavated by the
    Pallavas most probably under Mahendravarman-I.

     His son Narsimhmvarman-I defeated and killed his Chalukyan counterpart Pulkesin II
    in 642 AD. After this victory, he assumed the title “Vatapikonda” after sacking the
    capital Vatapi (Badami) of Chalukyas.
    The Chera Kingdom

     The Ashokan inscriptions have mentioned Choda (Chola), Pada, (Pandya), Ketala Puto
    (Keralaputra) and Satiya Puto (Satyaputra) in the south of Maurya Empire. The
    Keralaputra are considered to be Chera dynasty while nothing is known about
    Satyaputras.

     The Chera Kings adopted “bow and arrow” as their family insignia. Their area of
    dominance included North Travancore, Cochin and southern Malabar region. Early
    capital of Cheras was Vanchi Muthur and later Cheras were Mahodayapuram
    /Kulashekarapuram.

    Kakatiya Dynasty

     The Kakatiyas were vassals of Western Chalukyas until 1163 when one Prataparudra-I
    declared himself sovreign and established the Kakatiya dynasty. The capital of these
    dynasty rulers was Warangal and they dominated till 1323 when they were eventually
    annexed in Delhi Sultanate.

    Between 1262 to 1289, the Kaktiyas were led by Rudrammadevi, one of the most celebrated
    Indian queens of medieval era. Marcopolo had visited India during her rule and has praised her
    rule.

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