Nedum Cheralathan
2nd century Chera dynasty ruler in south India
About Nedum Cheralathan
Identification with Kudakko Nedum Cheralathan Imayavarampan Nedum Cheralathan is sometimes identified with Cheraman "Kudakko Nedum Cheralathan". According to some sources, Cheraman Kudakko Nedum Cheralathan fought a battle against the Chola ruler Velpakradakkai Peruvirar "Perunar" Killi, at a location called "Por" in the Chola country, over an area known as Pamalur. The battle was so intense that both the Chera and Chola kings are said to have perished in the conflict.
Akananuru (127), composed by Mamulanar in the Palai Thinai, also mentions the military achievements of Nedum Cheralathan:
The Pattirupattu collection also mentions the military achievements of Nedum Cheralathan:
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