Simhavishnu
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Simhavishnu (IAST: Siṃhaviṣṇu), also known as Avanisimha, son of Simhavarman III, was a king of the Pallava dynasty responsible for its revival. He was the first Pallava monarch whose domain extended beyond Kanchipuram (Kanchi) to the south. He is portrayed as a great conqueror in Mattavilasa Prahasana, a drama written by his son Mahendravarman I.
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- Reign
- Expansion of kingdom
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Simhavishnu (IAST: Siṃhaviṣṇu), also known as Avanisimha, son of Simhavarman III, was a king of the Pallava dynasty responsible for its revival. He was the first Pallava monarch whose domain extended beyond Kanchipuram (Kanchi) to the south. He is portrayed as a great conqueror in Mattavilasa Prahasana, a drama written by his son Mahendravarman I.
== Reign == There is no exact academic consensus regarding the period of Simhavishnu's reign. Different scholars propose the following timelines: K. A. Nilakanta Sastri: 555–590 CE Sailendra Nath Sen: 575–600 CE T. V. Mahalingam: 575–615 CE
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