Question

What is the correct chronological sequence of the under mentioned Pallava kings?
1. Nandivarman II
2. Mahendravarman I
3. Narasimhavarman I
4. Simhavishnu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 4, 2, 3, 1
(C) 3, 1, 4, 2
(D) 2, 3, 1, 4

Answer 1

Hint:The Pallava dynasty was an Indian dynasty that existed in southern India between 275 and 897 CE. They rose to prominence after the eclipse of the Satavahana dynasty, serving the delinquents as feudal lords. The word pallava refers to a creeper or branch in Sanskrit.

Complete answer:
Pallavas was the main force of Telugu and the northern part of the Tamil region during the reign of Mahendravarman I (571-630 CE) and of Narasimhavarman I (630-668 CE). Until the end of the 9th century for about 600 years. The Chalukya of Badami in the North and the Tamil Kingdoms of Cholá and Pandya in the South were constantly being opposed during their reign. Pallavas was finally defeated by the ruler of Chola Aditia I in the 9th century CE.

chronology of Later Pallavas:
1. Simhavishnu (575–600 CE)
2. Mahendravarman I (600–630 CE)
3. Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) (630–668 CE)
4. Mahendravarman II (668–672 CE)
5. Parameswara Varman I (670–695 CE)
6. Narasimhavarman II (Raja Simha) (695–722 CE)
7. Parameswara Varman II (705–710 CE)

Pallava later from the Kadava line: The kings who came after Parameswara Varman II were from the Pallavas line and were descendants of Bhimavarman, Simhavishnu's brother. They are called Kadavas.
1. Nandivarman II (Pallavamalla) (732–796 CE) son of Hiranyavarman of Kadavakollu
2. Dantivarman (795–846 CE)
3. Nandivarman III (846–869 CE)
4. Aparajitavarman (879–897 CE)

Thus the option (B) is correct

Note: Mahendravarman I (600-630 CE) contributed to the greatness of the Pallava dynasty. Some of the most beautiful monuments in Mamallapuram, especially those dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, were built under his rule (although Mahendravarman was a native of Jains, he turned to Shaivism).