Fierce rivals of the Cholas, the Pallavas were another South Indian dynasty that ruled a significant portion of southern India for an admirable period. Modern day Kanchipuram, located near Chennai, was at the center of the tussle between the two great empires. Recognised back then as Kanchi, the city was adjudged the capital of the Pallavas.
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A Temple Trail Tracing Histories of The Pallava Dynasty
Expanding beyond the gates of South India, the Pallava's influence cannot be underestimated in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka
Meenketan Jha
12 August 2024
Monolithic temples of the Shore Temple near Mahabalipuram
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Monolithic temples of the Shore Temple near Mahabalipuram
Photo: Shutterstock
