History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c16.90

c16.90

notes denoting particular events in Pallava history. The portion relating to the events leading to the accession of Pallavamalla is very important and contains a full account of the circumstances under which Nandivarman (II) succeeded to the Pallava throne which is depicted in twelve sculptured scenes on the south wall of the *veranda* running round the central shrine. It is stated therein that after the death of Paramēśvaravarman II a deputation of the officials and citizens waited on Hiraṇyavarma-Mahārāja for the selection of a sovereign to the Pallava throne. Hiraṇyavarman, thereupon, held an important consultation with the chief potentates and his sons. Ultimately Pallavamalla the twelve-year-old son of Hiraṇyavarman was selected by common consent and was crowned king under the name Nandivarman, and with the Pallava insignia and war instruments—*Samudraghosha*, *Khaṭvāṅgadhvaja* and *Vṛishabha-lañchana*. The members of the Merchants’-guild, the City-Council, and the Ubhaiyagaṇa of Kāñchī are also mentioned as having taken an important part in the above events.