Puli Thevar
Palaiyakkarar of Nerkattumseval
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Puli Thevar (1715–1767) 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] 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 .
Reign1 September 1715 – 16 October 1767
Born1 September 1715[1]
Nerkattumseval, Madurai Nayak kingdom (Modern Day Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India)
Nerkattumseval, Madurai Nayak kingdom (Modern Day Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India)
Died16 October 1767
Tenkasi, Arcot (Modern Day Tamil Nadu, India)
Tenkasi, Arcot (Modern Day Tamil Nadu, India)
SpouseKayalkani Nachiyar
| Puli Thevan | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16 October 1767 Tenkasi, Arcot (Modern Day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Spouse | Kayalkani Nachiyar |
| Father | Chitraputra Thevan |
| Mother | Sivagnanam Nachiyar |