In which of the region Pallavas ruled?
The Pallavas ruled in a significant portion of the Deccan, primarily in the region known as **Tondaimandalam**. This roughly corresponds to:
The northeastern parts of present-day Tamil Nadu, India. Their major cities included Kanchipuram (their capital), Mamallapuram, and Thanjavur.
The southern parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh, India. This area roughly extended to the Krishna River in the north.
At the height of their power, during the 7th century, the Pallava domain extended even further:
1. Northwards:-
Parts of the modern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, possibly reaching the Palar River.
2. Southwards:-
Up to the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu.
So, to summarize, the core of the Pallava kingdom was Tondaimandalam, encompassing parts of both present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Their rule also briefly stretched further north and south during their peak period.
