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	'''Uthiyan Cheralathan''' ("'''Perum Chottu Uthiyan"''') is earliest known ruler [[Chera dynasty\|Chera]] of [[Sangam period\|early historic south India]] (c. 1st - 4th century CE) from available literary sources.{{sfn\|Singh\|2008\|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book \|last=Sen \|first=Sailendra \|title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History \|publisher=Primus Books \|year=2013 \|isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 \|pages=60–61}}</ref> He had his headquarters at a place called Kuzhumur in Kuttanad (southern [[Kerala]]). His lifetime was in the late first and early second century CE (he died in 130 after a battle with Karikala Chola). His consort was Veliyan Nallini, the daughter of Veliyan chief Venman.		'''Uthiyan Cheralathan''' ("'''Perum Chottu Uthiyan"''') is earliest known ruler [[Chera dynasty\|Chera]] of [[Sangam period\|early historic south India]] (c. 1st - 4th century CE) from available literary sources.{{sfn\|Singh\|2008\|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book \|last=Sen \|first=Sailendra \|title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History \|publisher=Primus Books \|year=2013 \|isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 \|pages=60–61}}</ref> He had his headquarters at a place called Kuzhumur in Kuttanad (southern [[Kerala]]). His lifetime was in the late first and early second century CE (he died in 130 after a battle with Karikala Chola). His consort was Veliyan Nallini, the daughter of Veliyan chief Venman.



	==Reign==		==Reign==
	===Conflict with The Satavahanas===		===Conflict with The Satavahanas===
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	Several historical works portray Uthiyan Cheralathan as a warrior who engaged in conflict with a Satavahana ruler. In Ancient Indian History (1988), Madhavan Arjunan Pillai specifically identifies this ruler as Satakarni II, whom he defeated.<ref>{{cite book \|last=Pillai \|first=Madhavan Arjunan \|title=Ancient Indian History \|publisher=Ashish Publishing House \|year=1988 \|isbn=978-81-7024-188-1 \|page=203}}</ref>		Several historical works portray Uthiyan Cheralathan as a warrior who engaged in conflict with a Satavahana ruler. In Ancient Indian History (1988), Madhavan Arjunan Pillai specifically identifies this ruler as Satakarni II, whom he defeated.<ref>{{cite book \|last=Pillai \|first=Madhavan Arjunan \|title=Ancient Indian History \|publisher=Ashish Publishing House \|year=1988 \|isbn=978-81-7024-188-1 \|page=203}}</ref>Pran Nath Chopra, T. K. Ravindran and N. Subrahmanian state that during the reign of Perum Sōṟṟu Uthiyan Cheral Adan, the Satavahana ruler Satakarni II invaded the northern marches of Tamilakam and was defeated and driven back by the Five Velirs.<ref>{{cite book \|last1=Chopra \|first1=Pran Nath \|last2=Ravindran \|first2=T. K. \|last3=Subrahmanian \|first3=N. \|title=Ancient Period \|year=1979 \|page=41}}</ref>

	Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war\|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka\|Asoka]].		Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war\|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka\|Asoka]].

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	'''Uthiyan Cheralathan''' ("'''Perum Chottu Uthiyan"''') is earliest known ruler [[Chera dynasty\|Chera]] of [[Sangam period\|early historic south India]] (c. 1st - 4th century CE) from available literary sources.{{sfn\|Singh\|2008\|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book \|last=Sen \|first=Sailendra \|title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History \|publisher=Primus Books \|year=2013 \|isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 \|pages=60–61}}</ref> He had his headquarters at a place called Kuzhumur in Kuttanad (southern [[Kerala]]). His lifetime was in the late first and early second century CE (he died in 130 after a battle with Karikala Chola). His consort was Veliyan Nallini, the daughter of Veliyan chief Venman.		'''Uthiyan Cheralathan''' ("'''Perum Chottu Uthiyan"''') is earliest known ruler [[Chera dynasty\|Chera]] of [[Sangam period\|early historic south India]] (c. 1st - 4th century CE) from available literary sources.{{sfn\|Singh\|2008\|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book \|last=Sen \|first=Sailendra \|title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History \|publisher=Primus Books \|year=2013 \|isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 \|pages=60–61}}</ref> He had his headquarters at a place called Kuzhumur in Kuttanad (southern [[Kerala]]). His lifetime was in the late first and early second century CE (he died in 130 after a battle with Karikala Chola). His consort was Veliyan Nallini, the daughter of Veliyan chief Venman.



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			Several historical works portray Uthiyan Cheralathan as a warrior who engaged in conflict with a Satavahana ruler. In Ancient Indian History (1988), Madhavan Arjunan Pillai specifically identifies this ruler as Satakarni II, whom he defeated.<ref>{{cite book \|last=Pillai \|first=Madhavan Arjunan \|title=Ancient Indian History \|publisher=Ashish Publishing House \|year=1988 \|isbn=978-81-7024-188-1 \|page=203}}</ref>

	Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war\|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka\|Asoka]].		Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war\|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka\|Asoka]].

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	According to N. Subramanian, [[Purananuru]] verse 2, which refers to Uthiyan Cheralathan (also called as Perum Choru Uthiyan), does not support the later traditiona claim that he fee both the hundred Kauravas and Pandavas during the Mahabharata war . It's Unhistorical and Subramanian considers such an interpretation anachronistic and historically implausible, as the epic is placed several millennia earlier. Instead, the verse is interpreted in a historical context, suggesting that Uthiyan Cheralathan, along with allied chieftains such the Five Velirs, may have give the military support and successfully resisted incursions by the [[Satavahana]] dynasty in the northern Kongu region.<ref>{{cite book		According to N. Subramanian, [[Purananuru]] verse 2, which refers to Uthiyan Cheralathan (also called as Perum Choru Uthiyan), does not support the later traditiona claim that he fee both the hundred Kauravas and Pandavas during the Mahabharata war . It's Unhistorical and Subramanian considers such an interpretation anachronistic and historically implausible, as the epic is placed several millennia earlier. Instead, the verse is interpreted in a historical context, suggesting that Uthiyan Cheralathan, along with allied chieftains such the Five Velirs, may have give the military support and successfully resisted incursions by the [[Satavahana]] dynasty in the northern Kongu region.<ref>{{cite book
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~last=Subrahmanian		\|last=Subrahmanian
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~first=N.		\|first=N.
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~title=History of Tamilnad		\|title=History of Tamilnad
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~edition=3rd		\|edition=3rd
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~publisher=Koodal Publishers		\|publisher=Koodal Publishers
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~location=Madurai		\|location=Madurai
	~~<nowiki>~~\|~~</nowiki>~~year=1978		\|year=1978
	~~<nowiki>~~\|page=68 \|~~</nowiki>~~url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.462306/page/n67/mode/1up		\|page=68 \|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.462306/page/n67/mode/1up}}</ref>

	Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war\|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka\|Asoka]].		Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war\|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka\|Asoka]].

	Uthiyan's elephant corps and cavalry forces are particularly praised in the early Tamil literature. He went into several battles and in the [[battle of Venni]] (Vennil) with Karikala Chola, he was wounded on the back while leading the warriors (Akam 55). Being unable to bear the disgrace he committed suicide by slow starvation. It is said that some of his "Companions" also committed suicide with him [unwilling to part him] (Akam 55). Uthiyan Cheralatan was succeeded by his son, [[Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan\|Nedum Cheralathan]]~~.<nowiki>~~<ref>Kankasabhai, V., ~~</nowiki>~~''The Tamil Eighteen Hundred Years Ago.'' New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1904. 90.</ref>		Uthiyan's elephant corps and cavalry forces are particularly praised in the early Tamil literature. He went into several battles and in the [[battle of Venni]] (Vennil) with Karikala Chola, he was wounded on the back while leading the warriors (Akam 55). Being unable to bear the disgrace he committed suicide by slow starvation. It is said that some of his "Companions" also committed suicide with him [unwilling to part him] (Akam 55). Uthiyan Cheralatan was succeeded by his son, [[Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan\|Nedum Cheralathan]]<ref>Kankasabhai, V.,''The Tamil Eighteen Hundred Years Ago.'' New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1904. 90.</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==
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Added N. Subramanian’s historical interpretation of Purananuru verse 2, clarifying that the Mahabharata feeding tradition is considered anachronistic and historically implausible, and that the verse may instead refer to resistance against Satavahana incursions in northern Kongu.

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 {{Chera Dynasty}}
 '''Uthiyan Cheralathan''' ("'''Perum Chottu Uthiyan"''') is earliest known ruler [[Chera dynasty|Chera]] of [[Sangam period|early historic south India]] (c. 1st - 4th century CE) from available literary sources.{{sfn|Singh|2008|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book |last=Sen |first=Sailendra |title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History |publisher=Primus Books |year=2013 |isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 |pages=60–61}}</ref> He had his headquarters at a place called Kuzhumur in Kuttanad (southern [[Kerala]]). His lifetime was in the late first and early second century CE (he died in 130 after a battle with Karikala Chola). His consort was Veliyan Nallini, the daughter of Veliyan chief Venman.
 Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka|Asoka]].
-Uthiyan's elephant corps and cavalry forces are particularly praised in the early Tamil literature. He went into several battles and in the [[battle of Venni]] (Vennil) with Karikala Chola, he was wounded on the back while leading the warriors (Akam 55). Being unable to bear the disgrace he committed suicide by slow starvation. It is said that some of his "Companions" also committed suicide with him [unwilling to part him] (Akam 55). Uthiyan Cheralatan was succeeded by his son, [[Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan|Nedum Cheralathan]].<ref>Kankasabhai, V., ''The Tamil Eighteen Hundred Years Ago.'' New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1904. 90.</ref>
+Uthiyan's elephant corps and cavalry forces are particularly praised in the early Tamil literature. He went into several battles and in the [[battle of Venni]] (Vennil) with Karikala Chola, he was wounded on the back while leading the warriors (Akam 55). Being unable to bear the disgrace he committed suicide by slow starvation. It is said that some of his "Companions" also committed suicide with him [unwilling to part him] (Akam 55). Uthiyan Cheralatan was succeeded by his son, [[Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan|Nedum Cheralathan]].<nowiki><ref>Kankasabhai, V., </nowiki>''The Tamil Eighteen Hundred Years Ago.'' New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1904. 90.</ref>
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{{Infobox royalty
| title = Vanavaramban<br>Perum Chottu Uthiyan
| succession = 1st (recorded) [[Chera dynasty|Chera Ruler]]
| reign = c. 105-130 CE
| successor = [[Nedum Cheralathan]]
| house = [[Chera dynasty|Chera]]
| spouse = Veliyan Nallini
| issue =
*[[Nedum Cheralathan]]
*Palyani Sel Kelu Kuttuvan
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{{Chera Dynasty}}
'''Uthiyan Cheralathan''' ("'''Perum Chottu Uthiyan"''') is earliest known ruler [[Chera dynasty|Chera]] of [[Sangam period|early historic south India]] (c. 1st - 4th century CE) from available literary sources.{{sfn|Singh|2008|p=384}}<ref name="sen2">{{Cite book |last=Sen |first=Sailendra |title=A Textbook of Medieval Indian History |publisher=Primus Books |year=2013 |isbn=978-9-38060-734-4 |pages=60–61}}</ref> He had his headquarters at a place called Kuzhumur in Kuttanad (southern [[Kerala]]). His lifetime was in the late first and early second century CE (he died in 130 after a battle with Karikala Chola). His consort was Veliyan Nallini, the daughter of Veliyan chief Venman.

Uthiyan is fabled to have fed the armies of the Kauravas and the Pandavas in the [[Mahabharata war|Mahabharata War]] (Kauravas and Pandavas aren't explicitly mentioned, could be any Northern war). Uthiyan Cheralatan assumed the title "Vanavaramban" which could either mean "One whose Kingdom Reaches up to the Sky" or "the One who is Loved by the Gods". The latter title was previously adopted by the [[Maurya]] emperor [[Ashoka|Asoka]].

Uthiyan's elephant corps and cavalry forces are particularly praised in the early Tamil literature. He went into several battles and in the [[battle of Venni]] (Vennil) with Karikala Chola, he was wounded on the back while leading the warriors (Akam 55). Being unable to bear the disgrace he committed suicide by slow starvation. It is said that some of his "Companions" also committed suicide with him [unwilling to part him] (Akam 55). Uthiyan Cheralatan was succeeded by his son, [[Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan|Nedum Cheralathan]].<ref>Kankasabhai, V., ''The Tamil Eighteen Hundred Years Ago.'' New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 1904. 90.</ref>

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==References==
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