Ancient History of the Deccan c3.s4.32

c3.s4.32

In the history of the Pallavas there is the example of king Nandivarman Pallavamalla who reigned for more than 62 years (Tâṇḍantôttâm plates, 58th year and Tiruvallam insc. No. 76 of 1889, 62nd year) and was succeeded by his son Dantivarman who reigned for more than 51 years (Tiruchchâṇûr insc. No. 262 of 1904, 51st. year). But such instances are rare and we shall admit that a reign of average length is one of 25 to 30 years and that a long reign may last from 35 to 40 years. So, if we allow that Jayadâman did not reign at all or reigned only a very short time and that the reigns of Rudradâman and Chashṭana were long, we get the following chronology:—