Succession: | 2nd Pallava Ruler |
Reign: | c. 525-555 CE |
Predecessor: | Nandi Varman I |
Successor: | Simhavishnu |
Issue: | Simhavishnu |
Dynasty: | Pallava |
Father: | Vishnugopa III ? |
Simhavarman III was a ruler of the Pallava dynasty who reigned in the first half of the 6th century AD.[1] He is the father and predecessor of Simhavishnu.[2] According to the Sivan Vāyil inscription, he performed 10 Aśvamedha (Daśāśvamedha), Bahusuvarṇa & Kratu sacrifices.[3]