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| Puli Thevar | |
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| Palaiyakkarar of Nerkattumseval | |
 Puli Thevar Statue in his Nerkattumseval Palace | |
| Reign | 1 September 1715 – 16 October 1767 |
| Born | 1 September 1715[1] Nerkattumseval, Madurai Nayak kingdom (Modern Day Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Died | 16 October 1767 Tenkasi, Arcot (Modern Day Tamil Nadu, India) |
| Spouse | Kayalkani Nachiyar |
| Father | Chitraputra Thevan |
| Mother | Sivagnanam Nachiyar |
Puli Thevan was a Tamil Palaiyakkarar who ruled Nerkattumseval, situated in the Sankarankoil taluk, Tenkasi, formerly Tirunelveli Tamil Nadu.[2][3] He is notable for fighting against East India Company from May 22, 1752 - 1767 in India.[4][5][6] his son in law vadakarai king are the generals of Thevar's army, to fight against the East India Company.[7] He is known for the Polygars revolt against the British. He maintained a good relationship with the Kingdom of Travancore .
Pulithevan (1715–1767) was a fearless and influential chieftain in the kingdom of Nerkattancherry. He emerged as a valiant warrior in 1755, making him one of the earliest freedom fighters in Indian history. His bravery and leadership are considered instrumental in India's first struggle for independence, even before the significant Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
- ^ Dept, Madras (India : State) Police (1959). The History of the Madras police: centenary 1859-1959. Inspector General of Police. p. 213.
- ^ Muthiah, S. (2008). Madras, Chennai: A 400-year Record of the First City of Modern India. Palaniappan Brothers. ISBN 9788183794688.
- ^ Session, South Indian History Congress (2007). The South Indian Rebellions: Before and After 1800. Palaniappa Brothers. ISBN 9788183795005.
- ^ South Indian History Congress, South Indian History Congress (29 August 2008). Proceedings of the Annual Conference. University of Michigan.
- ^ Patmanāpan̲, Rā A. (1977). V. O. Chidambaram Pillai. National Book Trust, India. p. 12.
- ^ Natesan, G. A. (1959). The Indian Review. G.A. Natesan & Company. p. 287.
- ^ Ramachandran. "Puli Thevar – Colors of Glory". colorsofglory.org. Retrieved 12 May 2021.