About Puli Thevar
Lived 1715 – 1767 (aged 51–52). Puli Thevar was a revolutionary.
Puli Thevar (1715–1767) was a Tamil Palaiyakkarar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tenkasi, formerly Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu. He is notable for fighting against East India Company from May 22, 1752 - 1767 in India. His son in law Vadakarai king are the generals of Thevar's army, to fight against the East India Company. He is known for the Polygars revolt against the British. He maintained a good relationship with the Kingdom of Travancore .
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Who was Puli Thevar?
Indian historical figure
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Puli Thevar was born in 1715.
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Puli Thevar died in 1767 in Tamil Nadu.
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Puli Thevar was a revolutionary.
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