History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c12.34
History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c12.34
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c12.34
About the year A.D. 642, the celebrated Chinese pilgrim and Master of Law, Hiuen-Tsang, visited the Pallava capital and appears to have stayed there a considerable time. He described the country round the capital by the name of Drāviḍa, and extending about 6000 *li* in extent. The soil was fertile and produced abundance of crops. He found the climate of the region hot, and the character of the people courageous. The people were deeply attached to the principles of truth and highly esteemed for their learning¹ a fact which is also noted by one of the *Tēvāram* hymnists.²