Simhavarman III was a ruler of the

Pallava The Pallava dynasty existed from 275 CE to 897 CE, ruling a significant portion of South India, the Deccan, also known as Tondaimandalam. The Pallavas played a crucial role in shaping in particular southern Indian history and heritage. The ...

dynasty who reigned in the first half of the 6th century AD. He is the father and predecessor of

Simhavishnu Simhavishnu ( IAST: Siṃhaviṣṇu) also known as Avanisimha son of Simhavarman III and one of the Pallava kings of India, was responsible for the revival of the Pallavan dynasty. He was the first Pallava monarch whose domain extended beyond ...

. Sircar, p 32 According to the Sivan Vāyil inscription, he performed 10 Aśvamedha (Daśāśvamedha), Bahusuvarṇa & Kratu sacrifices.

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* 6th-century Indian monarchs Pallava kings {{India-royal-stub