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Legendary Warriors


Vellaiya Thevan or Bahadur

Vellaiya Thevan or Bahadur (an honorific title that means “valiant warrior”) Vellai was one of the most valiant generals of […]...
 
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Veerathai Velunacharya, the “courageous mother”

Veerathai Velunacharya, the “courageous mother” Veerathai Velunacharya, the “courageous mother” queen of Sivagangai and an early liberation warrior of 18th […]...
 
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Known as a heroic & tactical king Gopal Nayakkar

Known as a heroic & tactical king; Gopal Nayakkar was a king from Virupachchi who mobilized other monarchies on indigenous […]...
 
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Deeran Chinnamalai emerged as a leader

Born as Theerthagiri, Deeran Chinnamalai emerged as a leader in fighting against British Empire’s occupation in the Kongu region. He […]...
 
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Kuyili, first Tamil person in liberation history as the human grenade (1780)

Kuyili, the heroine of the Sivaganga era was a trusted & loyal commander to Queen Velunacharya. She is known in […]...
 
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“Maveeran” Sundaralingam

“Maveeran” (translated directly; Great Warrior) Sundaralingam was a Tamil 18th century general who served under Polygar settler; Veerapandiya Kattabomman. On […]...
 
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Ondi veeran

Ondi veeran (translated literally means; lone warrior) was a Tamil commander-in-chief who was also skilled in espionage & intelligence gathering […]...
 
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Venni Kaladi, also known as “Periya Kaladi,

Venni Kaladi, also known as “Periya Kaladi, was an 18th-century CE general, valiant warrior and martyr of Poolithevan, the administrative […]...
 
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வீரன்) warrior Alaku-muthukon

வீரன்) warrior Alaku-muthukon was an early freedom fighter who inspired the general population to the popular sentiment of revolting against […]...
 
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The eldest of the Marudhu (medicinal) brothers was known as either Periya-maruthu or Maruthu-pandiyar Velunacharya.

The eldest of the Marudhu (medicinal) brothers was known as either Periya-maruthu or Maruthu-pandiyar Velunacharya. He held the title of […]...
 
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