Valvil Ori
King of Kolli Hills
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Valvil Ori was a Tamil king and skilled archer,[1] who ruled Kolli Hills region in present day Tamil Nadu. He is named as one of the kadai ezhu vallal (last seven great patrons) in Sangam literature.[2] Politically he aligned with the Cholas and fought against the Cheras and Malaiyaman Thirumudi Kari.[3] Legend claims that he was defeated and killed by Kari of the beautiful spear, the lord of Mullur, who then gave Kolli hills to the Cheras.[4] Kari was later killed by the Chola king Killivalavan.[5] Sangam poetry states that he shot an elephant, a tiger, a deer, a wild boar, and a monitor Lizard in a single shot.[1] Regional variations include other animals, like sparrows and finches.
(by annexation)
Kolli Hills (probably)
(in present-day Namakkal/Tiruchirappalli districts, Tamil Nadu, India)
| Valvil Ori | |
|---|---|
| King of Kolli Hills | |
A statue of Valvil Ori | |
| Reign | Unknown - c.120 CE |
| Successor | Perum Cheral Irumporai (by annexation) |
| Died | c.120 CE Kolli Hills (probably) (in present-day Namakkal/Tiruchirappalli districts, Tamil Nadu, India) |
