Uthiyan Cheralathan

Life and career Uthiyan Cheralathan was known by the royal epithet "Vanavarampan", meaning either "One whose Kingdom is Bounded by the Sky" or "Beloved of the Gods". The latter title had previously been adopted by the Maurya emperor Ashoka.

Veliyan Venmal Nallini, daughter of Veliyan — likely a member of the Ay family — was the royal consort of Uthiyan Cheralathan. Perum Cheralathan was the opponent of the Chola ruler Karikala in the battle of Venni. The Perum Cheralathan of the battle of Venni is also sometimes identified with "Adu Kottu Pattu" Cheralathan. Quotes