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Polygar War — or Palayakarar Wars refers to the wars fought between the Polygars ( Palayakarrars ) of former Madurai Kingdom in Tamil Nadu, India and the British colonial forces between March 1799 to May 1802. The British finally won after carrying out long… … Wikipedia
Palaiyakkarar — Palaiyakkarar, poligar, polygar or palegar was the title for a class of territorial administrative cum military chiefs (Knights and Barons) appointed by the Nayak rulers of South India (notably Vijayanagar Empire, Nayaks of Madurai and the… … Wikipedia
List of Tamil people — This is a list of famous and notable Tamil people.This would include persons who are known to a large number of people and is not based on the extent of their popularity. Neither is the list viewed from the context of the present. Their fame… … Wikipedia
List of people from Tamil Nadu — This is a list of famous and notable people from Tamil Nadu state in India include persons who are known to a large number of people and is not based on the extent of their popularity. Neither is the list viewed from the context of the present.… … Wikipedia
Madurai Nayak Dynasty — Madurai Nayak Kingdom Approximate extent of the Madurai Nayakar Kingdom, circa 1570 CE. Official language Telugu, Tamil Capitals Madurai 1529 – 1616, Tiruchirapalli1616–1634, again Madurai 1634 – 1695, Tiruchirapalli1695 1716,Madurai 1716–1736 … Wikipedia
Veerapandiya Kattabomman — ( ta. வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்) also known as Katta Bomman was an 18th century Indian Palaiyakkarar chieftain from Panchalankurichi and who was one of the earliest to oppose the British rule. He waged a war with the British six decades before… … Wikipedia
Muhammed Yusuf Khan — For other people of the same name, see Yousaf Khan (disambiguation). Muhammad Yusuf Khan (1725– 15 October 1764) or Maruthanayagam (Marudhanayagam) Pillai was born in Pannaiyur, Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu, India in 1725. From humble… … Wikipedia
Chokkampatti — is traditionally recognized as one of the 72 palaiyams of Madura. This Palayam is also referred to in the early records as Vadagarai or Vadhagerri. [1] Contents 1 Earlier location 2 Internal Civil war 3 … Wikipedia
Dheeran Chinnamalai — Chieftain of Kongu Nadu, Freedom Fighter Artist s rendering Full name Chinnamalai (Theerthagiri Sarkkarai Mandraadiyaar) … Wikipedia
History of Tamil Nadu — A temple from the Chola period. The Cholas united most of the south Indian peninsula under a single administration during the tenth and the eleventh century CE. Part of a series on Histo … Wikipedia
