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Aparajita Varman (fl. c. 885-903 CE) was a king of the Pallava dynasty. The last ruling member of his house[1] he was killed in c. 897 CE in a battle against Aditya I. The Pallava dynasty rule at Tondaimandalam came to an end.[2] In 880 CE Aparajita had defeated and killed Varagunavarman II.[3]
Reign
A depiction of Somaskanda on the rear wall of the sanctum of a temple commissioned by him in Tiruttani is regarded as the last known use of that stylistic tradition.[4] In 885 he transferred the rule of Thanjavur to his ally and vassal Aditya I as a reward for his contribution to the victory at Thirupurambiyam. The Cholas under Aditya I at first were minor allies of the Pallavas, but later attacked them, defeated and killed Aparajitavarman, their former ruler. The Pallava rule at Tondaimandalam came to an end.[5]
References
- ↑ A Textbook of Medieval Indian History{{#if:Sen|, Sen}. Primus Books(2013). ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4
- ↑ Encyclopaedia of the Hindu world{{#if:Garg|, Garg}. Concept Publishing Company(1992). ISBN 9788170223757
- ↑ Cave-temples of the Pallavas{{#if:Srinivasan|, Srinivasan}. Archaeological Survey of India(1964)
- ↑ The Tyāgarāja cult in Tamilnāḍu: a study in conflict and accommodation{{#if:Ghose|, Ghose}. Motilal Banarsidass(1996). ISBN 9788120813915
- ↑ A brief history of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Inner Traditions / Bear & Co(2003-02-11). ISBN 9780892819232