Aparajitavarman

Aparajitavarman (fl. c. 880-897 CE) was a king of the Pallava dynasty. The last ruling member of his house he was killed in c. 897 CE in a battle against Aditya I.[1] In 880 CE Aparajita had defeated and killed Varagunavarman II.[2]

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 knownuse of that stylistic tradition.[3] 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.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Garg, Gaṅgā Rām (1992). Encyclopaedia of the Hindu world. Concept Publishing Company. p. 548. ISBN 9788170223757. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  2. ↑ Srinivasan, K. R. (1964). Cave-temples of the Pallavas. Archaeological Survey of India. p. 15. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  3. ↑ Ghose, Rajeshwari (1996-01-01). The Tyāgarāja cult in Tamilnāḍu: a study in conflict and accommodation. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 13. ISBN 9788120813915. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  4. ↑ Daniélou, Alain; Hurry, Kenneth (2003-02-11). A brief history of India. Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. p. 176. ISBN 9780892819232. Retrieved 27 March 2012.