Arikesari Maravarman
Arikesari Maravarman (r. c. 640–690 CE), also known as Parankusa, was a Pandya king of early medieval south India. Arikesari's reign witnessed the beginning of the Pandya contesting with the Pallavas in the northern part of the Tamil country. He probably entered into an alliance with Chalukyas (to the counter the Pallavas). The Pandyas also fought with the Cheras ("Keralas") under his rule. Period Arikesari Maravarman was the successor of Seliyan Sendan (Jayantavarman), but it is not known for certain if he was Jayantavarman's son or not (most probably his son). K. A. Nilakanta Sastri (the first assumption) - c. 670–710 CE K. A. Nilakanta Sastri (revised date) - c. 670–700 CE T. V. Sadasiva Pandarathar - c. 640–670 CE Noburu Karashima - c. 650–700 CE (or) c. 670–700 CE V. Vedachalam & A. Kalavathi - c. 640–690 CE He was succeeded by his son Kocchadaiyan Ranadhira. Names In the Velvikkudi Grant and the Smaller Chinnamanur Plates, his name appears as "Arikesari Maravarman". In the Larger Chinnamanur Plates, he is called "Arikesari Parankusa". Life and career Velvikkudi Grant The reign of Arikesari Maravarman probably saw a significant increase in the Pandya political power and prestige. According to the Velvikkudi Grant,