The Pallavas of Kanchi (c. 4th–9th century CE) were a South Indian dynasty renowned for their profound contributions to art, architecture, literature, and culture in the Tamil region. Ruling from their capital at Kanchipuram in modern Tamil Nadu, the Pallava kings oversaw a cultural efflorescence that left an enduring legacy on South India. Under their patronage, there was *“an all pervasive development… in literature, music, paintings, [and] religion”*. The Pallavas pioneered new styles of temple architecture, promoted both Sanskrit and Tamil learning, and supported a religious revival (the Bhakti movement ) that firmly entrenched Hindu devotional culture in the south. Focusing on the contributions of all the prominent Pallava rulers – from Mahendravarman and Narasimhavarman (Mamalla) to Rajasimha and Nandivarman – this article examines their role in shaping South Indian art, literature, religion, and broader cultural identity. Art and Architecture under the Pallavas Monolithic roc...
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