South AsiaAsia

Pallava dynasty

275 CE – 897 CE · about 622 years

The Pallavas ruled much of south-eastern India from Kanchipuram. They built the rock-cut monuments of Mahabalipuram and spread Dravidian temple architecture. They fought long wars with the Chalukyas and were finally overthrown by the Cholas.

Key facts

Dates	275 CE – 897 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Kanchipuram
Founder	Simhavarman I
Religion(s)	Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism

Before & after

Preceded by

Ikshvakus of Vijayapuri

Followed by

Chola Empire

Sources

Wikipedia – Pallava dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.