Mazhavaraayas or Mazhavars is a Tamil language name.
Sangam literature
editIn the Sangam age this region was ruled by Mazhavar King Kolli Mazhavan. Sangam poet Avvaiyar had cordial relations with the Mazhavar chieftains, including Athiyamān Nedumān Añci of Thagadoor and Valvil Ori of Kollimalai. Mazhanadu was divided into two major parts, Mel-Mazhanadu (Western Mazhanadu)[1][need quotation to verify] and Keezh-Mazhanadu (Eastern-Mazhanadu).
Polygars of Ariyalur
editOppilla Mazhavaraayas were the Polygars of Ariyalur. They were different from the Mazhavaraya clan who were kin of Chozhas. Their original title was Nayanar. Their leader was awarded the title of Ranavijaya Oppilla Mazhavaraya by a ruler of Vijayanagara Kingdom, under whom they served, for defeating certain Prathaparudran. Ramanayanar is recorded to be the first of these polygars.[2][need quotation to verify] A Village 15 miles south-east of Valikandapuram. The Zamindar of Ariyalur belong to Palli or Vanniyar Caste.[3][4]
Polygars of Punavasal
editPunavasal Zamin is located in Peravurani taluk in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. It was a zamin ruled by a Kallar caste with the title of Malavaraya Pandarathar. In 1879, the zamin, which had an area of 2527 acres, was paid to the Government at 350 rupees 15 annas 7 paise.[5][need quotation to verify]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "பன்னிரு திருமுறை பாட்டும் பொருளும்". www.thevaaram.org.
- ^ காசிநாதன், நடன. வடபகுதி பாளையக்காரர்கள் வரலாறு. pp. 11–12.
- ^ Oriental Historical Manuscripts Vol-2. 1835. p. 165.
- ^ Hemingway, F.R (1907). Madras district Gazetteers Trichinopoly. p. 344.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ தஞ்சை மராட்டிய மன்னர் மோடி ஆவணத் தமிழாக்கமும குறிப்புரையும் (முதல் தொகுதி). 1989. pp. 159, 552.
