History of the Pallavas of Kanchi c7.s1.1

c7.s1.1

The theory that held the field until recently, almost undisputed, is known as the Persian or Parthian origin of the Pallavas, and was adopted by the late Vincent Smith in the first edition of his *Early History of India*.¹ According to the late Mr. Venkayya, who developed this theory elaborately :—