Puli Thevar
Puli Thevar | |
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Palaiyakkarar of Nerkattumseval | |
Puli Thevar Statue in his Nerkattumseval Palace | |
Reign | 1 September 1715 – 16 October 1767 |
Successor | British Rule |
Born | 1-September-1715 |
Died |
around 1767 Tamil Nadu |
Spouse | Kayalkani Nachiyar |
Father | Chitraputra Thevar |
Mother | Sivagnanam Nachiyar |
Puli Thevar (Tamil: பூலித்தேவன், translit. Pūlittēvaṉ) was a Tamil Polygar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.[1][2] He is notable for being one of the earliest to oppose British rule in India.[3][4]
Early life
Puli Thevar, who use the title Thevar, was born in the Maravar community in the Puli Nadu, a smaller region of the Pandya Nadu.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Muthiah, S. (2008). Madras, Chennai: A 400-year Record of the First City of Modern India. Palaniappa Brothers. ISBN 9788183794688.
- ↑ Session, South Indian History Congress (2007). The South Indian Rebellions: Before and After 1800. Palaniappa Brothers. ISBN 9788183795005.
- ↑ Patmanāpan̲, Rā A. (1977). V. O. Chidambaram Pillai. National Book Trust, India. p. 12.
- ↑ Natesan, G. A. (1959). The Indian Review. G.A. Natesan & Company. p. 287.
- ↑ Dept, Madras (India : State) Police (1959). The History of the Madras police: centenary 1859-1959. Inspector General of Police. p. 213.
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