Simhavarman III
Pallava emperor from 525 to 555
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Simhavarman III was a ruler of the Pallava dynasty who reigned from 525 to 555.[1] He was the father and predecessor of Simhavishnu, who eventually established the Greater Pallava line.[2]
| Simhavarman III | |
|---|---|
| Pallava King | |
| Reign | c. 525–555 |
| Predecessor | Nandi Varman I |
| Successor | Simhavishnu |
| Issue | Simhavishnu |
| Dynasty | Pallava |
| Father | Vishnugopa III |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Virakurcha | (Unknown) |
|---|---|
| Vishnugopa I | (Unknown) |
| Vishnugopa II | (Unknown) |
| Simhavarman III | (Unknown) |
| Simhavishnu | 575–600 |
| Mahendravarman I | 600–630 |
| Narasimhavarman I | 630–668 |
| Mahendravarman II | 668–670 |
| Parameswaravarman I | 670–695 |
| Narasimhavarman II | 695–728 |
| Paramesvaravarman II | 728–731 |
| Nandivarman II | 731–795 |
| Dantivarman | 795–846 |
| Nandivarman III | 846–869 |
| Nriputungavarman | 869–880 |
| Aparajita Varman | 880–897 |
According to the Sivan Vāyil inscription, Simhavarman III was a devout ruler who performed several Vedic sacrifices, including 10 Aśvamedha (Daśāśvamedha), Bahusuvarṇa, and Kratu sacrifices.[3]
