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Puli Thevar

Puli Thevar (1715–1767) was a Tamil Palaiyakkarar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tenkasi, formerly Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu. He is notable for fighting against East India Company from May 22, 1752 - 1767 in India. His son in law Vadakarai king are the generals of Thevar's army, to fight against the East India Company. He is known for the Polygars revolt against the British. He maintained a good relationship with the Kingdom of Travancore.

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Puli Thevan
Palaiyakkarar of Nerkattumseval
Puli Thevar Statue in his Nerkattumseval Palace
Reign1 September 1715 – 16 October 1767
Born1 September 17151
Nerkattumseval, Madurai Nayak kingdom (Modern Day Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died16 October 1767
Tenkasi, Arcot (Modern Day Tamil Nadu, India)
SpouseKayalkani Nachiyar
FatherChitraputra Thevan
MotherSivagnanam Nachiyar

Puli Thevar (1715–1767) was a Tamil Palaiyakkarar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tenkasi, formerly Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu.23 He is notable for fighting against East India Company from May 22, 1752 - 1767 in India.456 His son in law Vadakarai king are 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 .

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  7. Ramachandran (March 2021). "Puli Thevar – Colors of Glory". colorsofglory.org. Retrieved 12 May 2021.