References
- Sircar, D. C. (1935). The Early Pallavas. Calcutta: Jitendra Nath De.
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| Simhavarman III | |
|---|---|
| Pallava King | |
| Reign | c. 525–555 |
| Predecessor | Nandi Varman I |
| Successor | Simhavishnu |
| Issue | Simhavishnu |
| Dynasty | Pallava |
| Father | Vishnugopa III |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Pallava Monarchs (200s–800s CE) | |
|---|---|
| Virakurcha | (??–??) |
| Vishnugopa I | (??–??) |
| Vishnugopa II | (??–??) |
| Simhavarman III | (??–??) |
| 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 |
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]
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]
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