Narasimhavarman II (Rajmalla) - A popular ruler of the Pallava dynasty after Narasimhavarman I and Mahendravarman I.

 Narasimhavarman II (Rajmalla) - A popular ruler of the Pallava dynasty after Narasimhavarman I and Mahendravarman I.

 Narasimhavarman II was a great king of the Pallava dynasty who was known as Rajamalla. Who is known for their bravery even today? King Narasimhavarman ruled from 700 CE to 728 CE. The reign of Narasimhavarman II was peaceful and he showed more interest in the development of art and architecture. He is also credited with the construction of the Shore Temple, the Ishwara and Mukunda Temples at Mahabalipuram, the Panamalai Temple, and the Kailasanatha Temple at South Arcot. Many temples were built during the reign of Narasimhavarman II and advanced architects emerged.

Narasimhavarman's reign was a period of great literary and architectural progress and historians always regard him as a great and powerful king on par with Mahendravarman I and Narasimhavarman I. He is also known as Rajasimha.

By the time Rajasimha became king, the Pallava kingdom had become the most powerful military force in the Pallava subcontinent. His father Parameshwaravarman I was one of the greatest and most powerful kings of the Pallava dynasty.

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Narasimhavarman II was a great devotee of Lord Bholenath and for this, he got the Kailasanathar temple built for the Bhagwan shiva at Kanchipuram.

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Contributions to Pallava Dynasty

1.  Narasimhavarma II was the first king of the Pallava dynasty who got the structural temple architect constructed for the first time, which we call the Dravidian architect.

2. In Dravidian architecture style, he built Shore Temple Mahabalipuram, Eswar Temple, Kailasanatha Temple, etc.

3. Narasimhavarman II is known for building peaceful reigns, prosperity, social stability, and the construction of large and beautiful temples. He was also a great patron of the arts and letters.

4. During the time of King Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty, the famous Sanskrit scholar Dandin adorned the court. And sent ambassadors to China after that their maritime traffic and trade also expanded a lot.

5. The title of Rajasimha's fame rests mostly on the construction of the Shore Temple and the Kailasanatha Temple, which was known in his day as the Rajasimhesvara.