Parameswaravarman I

For the Cham ruler, see Paramesvaravarman I (Champa).

Parameswaravarman I was a Pallava emperor who reigned in southern India in the latter half of the 7th century, 670 - 695 CE.^[1] He ascended to the throne after the death of his father Mahendravarman II in 670 CE.^[1] His grandfather Narasimhavarman I had already made the Pallava empire the most powerful force in the subcontinent and destroyed the Chalukya capital at Vatapi. Parameswaravarman was an efficient and capable ruler, known for his military exploits, his love for poetry and his devotion to the God Siva, to whom he erected many temples.

Parameswaravarman I
Pallava Monarch
Reign	c. 668 - 690 CE
Predecessor	Mahendravarman II
Successor	Narasimhavarman II
Issue	Narasimhavarman II
Dynasty	Pallava
Father	Mahendravarman II

Pallava Monarchs (200s–800s CE)
Virakurcha	(??–??)
Vishnugopa I	(??–??)
Vishnugopa II	(??–??)
Simhavarman III	(??–??)
Simhavishnu	575–600
Mahendravarman I	600–630
Narasimhavarman I	630–668
Mahendravarman II	668–670
Paramesvaravarman I	670–695
Narasimhavarman II	695–728
Paramesvaravarman II	728–731
Nandivarman II	731–795
Dantivarman	795–846
Nandivarman III	846–869
Nrpatungavarman	869–880
Aparajitavarman	880–897
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Parameswaravarman's reign was marked by revived conflicts with the Chalukyas, led by Vikramaditya I who had fought against his grandfather and was now allied with many rulers . In 674 CE, the two armies met at Peruvalanallur near Tiruchirappalli and Parameswaravarman was victorious stupendously despite facing a huge coalition.^[2]

He was succeeded by his son Narasimhavarman II also called Rajasimha in 695 CE.

Parameswaravarman I Pallava dynasty
Preceded by Mahendravarman II	Pallava dynasty 670–695	Succeeded by Narasimhavarman II