Author is R.Krishnamurthi who wrote in his pen name 'KALKI'.

He says the following things about the story for the viewers.

This story relates to nearly 1350 years back. On those days talented sculptors and the the kings who patronised them were there in Tamilnadu. Kanchi was considered to be the centre for learning. It had people following various religions - Jainism,Buddhism,Hinduism living together.

Both the great Pallava Kings were well - educated , interested in arts like sculpture, music, dance, painting etc and also talented in warfare,making disguise.

Among the characters Mahendra Pallava, Narsimha Pallava, Paranjyothi, Pulakesin,Maanavanman,Nedumaran -Pandyan,Mangyarkarasi,Kulachiraiyar were the real persons. All others are purely imaginary.

This story is based on certain historical facts. They are -

• Mahendra Pallava followed Jainism in the beginning and them later on changed to follow Hinduism(Shiva in particular).
• Chalukya wanted to capture Kanchi during the reign of Mahendra Pallava.
• He beseiged Kanchi fort.
• Pulakesin met Pandyas for help.
• Pulakesin left to Vathapi in vain.
• Pallavas attacked Vathapi as a revenge.
• For the Pallavas, Paranjyothi led the army.
• Narsimha won the battle.
• Paranjyothi led rest his life in his native place as a Shiva's devotee.

During the same period carvings in caves were done at an extraordinary levels in Ajanta, Ellora, Vathapi, Nagarjuna Hills, Mamallapuram.

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