Simhavishnu

Simhavishnu
Avanisimha
Simhavishnu with his queens: sculpture found in Adivaraha mandapam in Mahabalipuram. This is dated to the reign of his grandson, Narasimhavarman I (630–668).
Pallava emperor
Reignc. 575 – 600 CE (disputed)
PredecessorSimhavarman III
SuccessorMahendravarman I
SpouseDaughter of Vikramendra Varma II
IssueMahendravarman I
DynastyPallava
FatherSimhavarman III

Simhavishnu (IAST: Siṃhaviṣṇu), also known as Avanisimha, son of Simhavarman III, was a king of the Pallava dynasty responsible for its revival. He was the first Pallava monarch whose domain extended beyond Kanchipuram (Kanchi) to the south. He is portrayed as a great conqueror in Mattavilasa Prahasana, a drama written by his son Mahendravarman I.

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