Pallava dynasty
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- Status
- Dynasty
- Capital
- Kanchipuram
- Common languages
- Tamil Prakrit Sanskrit
- Religion
- Shaivism , Vaishnavism , Jainism , Buddhism
- Government
- Monarchy
- 275 300
- Simhavarman I
- 885 897
- Aparajitavarman
- Historical era
- Classical India
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The Pallava dynasty existed from 275 to 897, ruling a significant portion of the Deccan, also known as Tondaimandalam. The Pallavas played a crucial role in shaping in particular southern Indian history and heritage. The dynasty rose to prominence after the downfall of the Satavahana Empire, whom they had formerly served as feudatories.
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