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'''''Silai Elupatu''''' ({{Langx|ta|சிலை எழுபது|translit=Seventy statues}}) is one of the nine books attributed to the renowned Tamil poet [[Kambar (poet)|Kambar]]. It was written to describe people's way of life in ancient [[Tamilakam]].<br />
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The poem celebrates the victory of the [[Chola invasion of Kalinga (1110)|Kalinga War]] and extols the glory of the [[Vanniyar|Vanniyars]], particularly focusing on [[Karunakara Tondaiman|Karunakara Thondaiman]], the esteemed general of the [[Kulothunga Chola I|first Kulothunga Chola]] (1070 AD – 1118 AD). Thondaiman served as a sub-royal under the Cholas, governing the Pallava region. Historical records indicate that in recognition of his literary prowess, [[Kambar (poet)|Kambar]] was honored with a gold palanquin, ornamental gifts, and a reward of one thousand gold coins per ''sikula'' (verse).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tamil surangam |url=https://www.tamilsurangam.in/literatures/kambar/silaiyelupathu.html }}</ref> It includes reference to various [[gotra]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=K.Shakthivel, +91 8248977695 |title=சிலையெழுபது - Kambar Books - கம்பர் நூல்கள் - Tamil Literature's - தமிழ் இலக்கியங்கள் |url=https://www.tamilsurangam.in/literatures/kambar/silaiyelupathu.html |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=www.tamilsurangam.in}}</ref><ref>page 90 of the [[Catalogue raisonné]] (Mackenzie Manuscripts)</ref><br />
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