PALLAVAS
 
  The Pallavas are known by their ruler Sinhavisnu who ruled in the last quarter 
  of the 6th century AD whose domain is said to have existed between the Krishna 
  and Cauveri.His son and successor Mahendravarman was a versatile genius who 
  unfortunately lost northern parts of his dominion to the Chalukya king, 
  Pulakesin II. But his son, Narasimhavarman I crushed the power of the Chalukyas.
  The Pallava power
  reached its glorious heights during the reign of Narasimhavarman II (695 -722 AD) 
  who is well known for his architectural achievements.He buuilt many temples and
  art and literature flourished in his time. Dandin the great Sanskrit Scholar,
  lived in his court. However after his death, the Pallava empire began to decline 
  and in course of time they were reduced to a mere local tribal power. Ultimately,
  the Cholas defeated the Pallava king Aparajita and took over their kingdom towards
  the close of the 9th century AD. 
     

  
  
 
     
      |INDUS VALLEY|  |VEDIC|   |BUDDHIST-ERA|   |ALEXANDER|  

      |MAURYAS|   |SUNGAS|   |KANVAS|   |KUSHANAS|

     |SATAVAHANAS|   |GUPTAS|   |HARSHA|  |CHALUKYAS|   |CHOLAS|