Puli Thevar
Puli Thevan was a Tamil Palaiyakkarar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tenkasi, formerly Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu.[2][3] He is notable for fighting against East India Company from May 22, 1752 - 1767 in India.[4][5][6] Ondiveeran and Venni Kaladi were the generals of Thevar's army, to fight against the East India Company.[7] He is known for the Polygars revolt against the British. He maintained a good relationship with the Kingdom of Travancore but later the allegiance was broken by one Yusuf Khan.
| Puli Thevar | |
|---|---|
| Palaiyakkarar of Nerkattumseval | |
 Puli Thevar Statue in his Nerkattumseval Palace | |
| Reign | 1 September 1715 – 16 October 1767 |
| Born | 1 September 1715[1] Nerkattumseval, Madurai Nayak kingdom (Modern Day Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | c. 1767 Tenkasi, Arcot (Modern Day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Spouse | Kayalkani Nachiyar |
| Father | Chitraputra Thevan |
| Mother | Sivagnanam Nachiyar |
References
- Dept, Madras (India : State) Police (1959). The History of the Madras police: centenary 1859-1959. Inspector General of Police. p. 213.
- Muthiah, S. (2008). Madras, Chennai: A 400-year Record of the First City of Modern India. Palaniappan Brothers. ISBN 9788183794688.
- Session, South Indian History Congress (2007). The South Indian Rebellions: Before and After 1800. Palaniappa Brothers. ISBN 9788183795005.
- South Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress (29 August 2008). Proceedings of the Annual Conference. University of Michigan.
- 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.
- Ramachandran. "Puli Thevar – Colors of Glory". colorsofglory.org. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
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