Nandivarman II

According to epigraphical findings, Hiranyavarman, the father of Nandivarman Pallavamalla belonged to the Kadavakula.

[3] Nandivarman II himself is described as "one who was born to raise the prestige of the Kadava family".

[5] The term Kaduvetti in Tamil means destroyer or clearer of forests as the Pallavas like their ancestor Mukkanti Kaduvetti alias Trilochana Pallava were known to often clear forests and introduce civilization by settling communities.

[6][7] The previous monarch Paramesvaravarman II did not have an heir so the ministers, feudatories and advisors of the state took an expedition to neighboring states and distant lands to find a suitable prince of the original line.

Upon reaching Kambujadesa, modern day Cambodia and southern Vietnam,[citation needed] they finally identified Nandivarman II as belonging to the original line and willing to ascend the throne.