Which of the following ruler was the founder of the Pallava Dynasty?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Simhavishnu.

Key Points

Simhavishnu was the founder of the Pallava Dynasty.
Pallava Dynasty:
- Kalabhara rule for 250 years after Sangam Age in Tamil country.
- The Pallava dynasty situated in Tondaimandalam and capital at Kanchipuram.
- Source of Pallava was disputed while many consider them to natives.
- They Issued earlier inscriptions in Sanskrit & Prakrit & patronized Brahmanism.
- Samundragupta defeated to Vishnugopa in his Southern expedition.
The following tables show the List of Pallava rulers with respective contributions.

Name of Pallava rulers (Kings)	Period of Rule	Contributions
Simhavishnu	575 to 590 A.D	He was the founder of the Pallava dynasty. He defeated Kalabhras, Cholas to extend territory till Kaveri.
Mahendravarman I	600-630 A.D	The Conflict between Chalukya-Pallava began at his time. He is a builder of cave temples for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. In spite of a Jain follow, he converted to Saivism after being the influence of Saiva saint at Tirunavukkarasar.
Narasimhavarman I (known as Mamalla which means ‘great wrestler’)	630-668 A.D	Near Kanchi, he defeated Pulakesin II of western Chalukyas in Battle of Manimangalam. He captured the capital city of Vatapi & then assumed the title ‘Vatapikonda’. During his reign, Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram.
Narsimhavarman II(known as Rajasimha)	695-722 A.D	Build Kailasanatha at Kanchipuram & Shore temple at Mamallapuram. Dandin was the court poet of him. He sent embassies to China. Maritime trade flourished.