Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Puli Thevar on his birth anniversary.
History of Puli Thevar-
- Puli Thevar or Pooli Devar was a Hindu Marava chieftain, who was also known as poligar in English or Palayakkarar in local language.
- Thevar was a Tamil Palaiyakkarar who ruled Nerkattumseval, Tamil Nadu.
- He notably fought against the East India Company from 1759 – 1761 in India.
- Ondiveeran and Venni Kaladi were the generals of Thevar’s army, to fight against the East India company.
- He is known for the Polygars revolt against the British.
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