Lakshmanavarman

Lakshmanavarman was a ruler of the Chola dynasty in South India. His reign is typically placed in the latter half of the 8th century CE, though precise dates are difficult to ascertain due to limited available inscriptions. He is known primarily through inscriptions found in various parts of the Tamil country, which provide glimpses into his administrative activities and territorial extent.

Lakshmanavarman succeeded his father, possibly named Parakesarivarman. The inscriptions attributed to him suggest that he maintained the established administrative structure of the Chola kingdom. His reign appears to have been a period of relative stability for the dynasty, which was then re-establishing its influence in the region after a period of fragmentation. While not as extensively documented as later Chola rulers, Lakshmanavarman's reign is significant as it forms part of the continuum of Chola rule during a crucial formative period. He likely engaged in military campaigns to secure his borders and maintain order, as was customary for rulers of that era. Further archaeological and epigraphic research may shed more light on his specific achievements and the exact chronology of his rule.