Question

Who converted mahendra varma 1 from jainism to saivism?

Answer 1

Mahendra Varma I ( also called Mahndra Vikrama Varma I) (600–630 CE) was a Pallava king who ruled parts of south India which includes andhra and northern regions present-day Tamil Nadu in India in the early 7th century. He was the son of Simhavishnu, who defeated the Kalabhras and re-established the Pallava kingdom.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Mahendrravarma was initially a patron of the Jainism, but he converted into the Saiva faith under the influence of the Saiva saint Appar.

Mahendravarman I: (600-630)

Narasimhavarman I: (630–668)

Mahendravarman II: (668–670)