Puli Thevar
| Puli Thevan | |
|---|---|
| Palaiyakkarar of Nerkattumseval | |
 Puli Thevan Statue in his Nerkattumseval Palace | |
| Reign | 1 September 1715 – 16 October 1767 |
| Born | 1 September 1715 Nerkattumseval |
| Died | c. 1767 Tamil Nadu |
| Spouse | Kayalkani Nachiyar |
| Father | Chitraputra Thevan |
| Mother | Sivagnanam Nachiyar |
Puli Thevan was a Tamil Polygar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.[1][2] He is notable for fighting against the imperial British rule in India.[3][4]
Early Life
Puli Thevar was born in the in Puli Nadu, a part of Pandya Nadu.
Venni Kaladi was the general of Puli Thevar's army.[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.