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{{ | {{Short description|Commander of the Chola Empire}} | ||
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| | | caption = [[Equestrian statue|Equestrian]] statue of Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan in [[Chennai]]. | ||
| succession = [[Chola]] Chieftain of the [[Arcot|Samanthas]] | |||
| coronation = [[Rajaraja I]] <br/> [[Rajendra I]] | |||
| cor-type = Emperor | |||
| birth_place = Thiruvallam / Vallam, [[Chola Empire]] <br/> (modern day [[Thiruvalam]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]) | |||
| death_place = [[Thanjavur]], [[Chola Empire]] <br/> (modern day [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]) | |||
| spouse = [[Kundavai Pirāttiyār]] | |||
| religion = [[Hinduism]] | |||
| succession2 = [[Chola]] Chieftain of [[Brahmadesam, Tindivanam taluk|Brahmadesam]] | |||
| cor-type2 = Emperor | |||
| coronation2 = [[Rajaraja I]] <br/> [[Rajendra I]] | |||
| native_lang1 = வல்லவரையன் வந்தியத்தேவன் | |||
| dynasty = [[Bana dynasty]] | |||
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| branch = {{flagicon image|Chola_flag.png}} [[Chola military|Chola Army]] | |||
| branch_label = Service | |||
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| rank = [[Senapati|Senathipathi]] | |||
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* [[Chola conquest of Anuradhapura|Eelam]] | |||
*Southern troops | |||
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'''Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan | |||
'''Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan''' was a general of the [[Chola dynasty|Chola Army]]. He was one among the famous chieftains of the Chola emperors [[Raja Raja Chola I|Rajaraja I]] and [[Rajendra Chola I|Rajendra I]] and chief of the Samanthas of Chittoor and also the husband of Rajaraja's elder sister [[Kundavai Pirāttiyār|Kunthavai Pirattiyar]].<ref name="cholasp186">{{cite book | author=K. A. Nilakanta Sastri| author-link=K. A. Nilakanta Sastri| orig-year= 1935| year= 2000| title= The CōĻas|pages=186|publisher= University of Madras | location= Madras}}</ref> He was also the chieftain of the Sri Lanka Front Army of [[Rajaraja I|Rajaraja l]] and [[Rajendra Chola I|Rajendra I]]. Territory under his authority was known as Vallavaraiyanadu. He ruled [[Brahmadesam, Tindivanam taluk|Brahmadesam]].<ref name="cholasp226">{{cite book | author=K. A. Nilakanta Sastri| author-link=K. A. Nilakanta Sastri| orig-year= 1935| year= 2000| title= The CōĻas|pages=226|publisher= University of Madras | location= Madras}}</ref> Vandiyathevan is idealized in [[Kalki Krishnamurthy]]'s (Kalki) famous novel ''[[Ponniyin Selvan]]'' and also in many other novels like Vandiyadevan Vaal, [[Vandiyadevan Senai thalaivan|Vandiyadevan Senai Thalaivan]] ''[[Vengai in Maidan]]''. | |||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
His origins and clan are subjects of great debate. [[Kalki Krishnamurthy]] strongly believed his clan is Vaanar Kulam ([[Bana | His origins and clan are subjects of great debate. [[Kalki Krishnamurthy]] strongly believed his clan is Vaanar Kulam ([[Bana kingdom]] / [[Magadai|Magadai Mandalam]]) and depicted the same in his famous novel [[Ponniyin Selvan]]. | ||
== Evidences == | == Evidences == | ||
He is referred to in the [[Brihadisvara_Temple,_Thanjavur| | He is referred to in the [[Brihadisvara_Temple,_Thanjavur|Rajarajeshwaram Temple]] inscription in which he is referred to as the husband of [[Kundavai Pirāttiyār]].<ref>South Indian Inscriptions (Inscriptions of The Great Chola Temple at Tanjore) -Vol-II</ref> | ||
==In | ==In popular culture== | ||
Vandhiyadevan is | Vandhiyadevan is one of the key characters of the novel [[Ponniyin Selvan]]. The author [[Kalki Krishnamurthy]] depicts him as a brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior/prince, who later becomes the Commander for Southern Troops under the reign of [[Uttama Chola]]. He was a bodyguard and close friend of [[Aditya Karikalan|Aditha Karikalan]] in Kanchi who sends him as a messenger to [[Parantaka Chola II|Parantaka II]] in [[Thanjavur]] to invite him to the newly built golden palace in Kanchi and also as a trustful guard for [[Kundavai Pirāttiyār|Kundavai]] in Pazhayarai. His unplanned and hasteful acts put himself and others in danger but comes out of them by trickery and luck. He is the lover of Princess Kundavai. He is loved one-sidedly by Manimekalai, the sister of Kandamaran. The author introduces most of the characters to the audience through him. | ||
A life sized statue depicting Vallavaraiyan controlling a horse was erected in Chennai during the first tenure of Mr. Karunanidhi as Chief Minister, near | A life sized statue depicting Vallavaraiyan controlling a horse was erected in Chennai during the first tenure of [[M. Karunanidhi|Mr. Karunanidhi]] as Chief Minister, near Gemini Flyover in Mount Road as an honour to Vallavaraiyan. Interestingly, this also coincided with the banning of horse races by the government of Tamil Nadu. | ||
[[Karthi]] portrayed a fictionalised version of Vandiyathevan in the 2022 Tamil film [[Ponniyin Selvan: I|Ponniyin Selvan I]] and subsequent sequel [[Ponniyin_Selvan:_II|Ponniyin Selvan II]], a 2-part adaptation of Kalki's [[Ponniyin Selvan|novel of the same name]]. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Ponniyin Selvan]] | *[[Ponniyin Selvan]] | ||
*[[Ponniyin Selvan: I]] | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
{{wikisourcelang|ta|பொன்னியின்_செல்வன்}} | {{wikisourcelang|ta|பொன்னியின்_செல்வன்}} | ||
* [http://ta.wikisource.org/wiki/பொன்னியின்_செல்வன் ''Ponniyin Selvan''] - Complete Novel in Tamil Wikisource (Unicode) | |||
* ''Rajakesari'', a new novel written by Gokul Seshadri, happens during the later part of Rajaraja Chola's life. It is a historic thriller that can be read in full from [http://www.varalaaru.com Varalaaru] monthly e-magazine's website. [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=294 To read the novel, click here] | |||
* ''Cherar Kottai'' (Part-II of Rajakesari), another novel also by Gokul Seshadri happens during the early part of Rajaraja Chola's life. It fully explains the circumstances under which Rajaraja makes his first and memorable victory over Kanthaloor Chalai - a chera martial arts academy. It is a historic fiction that can be read from [http://www.varalaaru.com Varalaaru] monthly e-magazine's website.[http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=697 To read the novel, Click here] | |||
* [http://www.varalaaru.com/Default.asp?articleid=620 “Kalvettu Sonna Kadaigal Series”] in [[varalaru|Varalaaru.com Magazine]] (in tamil) | |||
* Sadasiva Pandarathar' | * Sadasiva Pandarathar: ''Pirkala Chozar Varalaaru'', Annamalai University Publication. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan was a general of the Chola Army. He was one among the famous chieftains of the Chola emperors Rajaraja I and Rajendra I and chief of the Samanthas of Chittoor and also the husband of Rajaraja's elder sister Kunthavai Pirattiyar.[1] He was also the chieftain of the Sri Lanka Front Army of Rajaraja l and Rajendra I. Territory under his authority was known as Vallavaraiyanadu. He ruled Brahmadesam.[2] Vandiyathevan is idealized in Kalki Krishnamurthy's (Kalki) famous novel Ponniyin Selvan and also in many other novels like Vandiyadevan Vaal, Vandiyadevan Senai Thalaivan Vengai in Maidan.
Origins[edit | edit source]
His origins and clan are subjects of great debate. Kalki Krishnamurthy strongly believed his clan is Vaanar Kulam (Bana kingdom / Magadai Mandalam) and depicted the same in his famous novel Ponniyin Selvan.
Evidences[edit | edit source]
He is referred to in the Rajarajeshwaram Temple inscription in which he is referred to as the husband of Kundavai Pirāttiyār.[3]
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
Vandhiyadevan is one of the key characters of the novel Ponniyin Selvan. The author Kalki Krishnamurthy depicts him as a brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior/prince, who later becomes the Commander for Southern Troops under the reign of Uttama Chola. He was a bodyguard and close friend of Aditha Karikalan in Kanchi who sends him as a messenger to Parantaka II in Thanjavur to invite him to the newly built golden palace in Kanchi and also as a trustful guard for Kundavai in Pazhayarai. His unplanned and hasteful acts put himself and others in danger but comes out of them by trickery and luck. He is the lover of Princess Kundavai. He is loved one-sidedly by Manimekalai, the sister of Kandamaran. The author introduces most of the characters to the audience through him.
A life sized statue depicting Vallavaraiyan controlling a horse was erected in Chennai during the first tenure of Mr. Karunanidhi as Chief Minister, near Gemini Flyover in Mount Road as an honour to Vallavaraiyan. Interestingly, this also coincided with the banning of horse races by the government of Tamil Nadu.
Karthi portrayed a fictionalised version of Vandiyathevan in the 2022 Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan I and subsequent sequel Ponniyin Selvan II, a 2-part adaptation of Kalki's novel of the same name.
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ K. A. Nilakanta Sastri (2000) [1935]. The CōĻas. Madras: University of Madras. p. 186.
- ↑ K. A. Nilakanta Sastri (2000) [1935]. The CōĻas. Madras: University of Madras. p. 226.
- ↑ South Indian Inscriptions (Inscriptions of The Great Chola Temple at Tanjore) -Vol-II
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- Ponniyin Selvan - Complete Novel in Tamil Wikisource (Unicode)
- Rajakesari, a new novel written by Gokul Seshadri, happens during the later part of Rajaraja Chola's life. It is a historic thriller that can be read in full from Varalaaru monthly e-magazine's website. To read the novel, click here
- Cherar Kottai (Part-II of Rajakesari), another novel also by Gokul Seshadri happens during the early part of Rajaraja Chola's life. It fully explains the circumstances under which Rajaraja makes his first and memorable victory over Kanthaloor Chalai - a chera martial arts academy. It is a historic fiction that can be read from Varalaaru monthly e-magazine's website.To read the novel, Click here
- “Kalvettu Sonna Kadaigal Series” in Varalaaru.com Magazine (in tamil)
- Sadasiva Pandarathar: Pirkala Chozar Varalaaru, Annamalai University Publication.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Gokul Seshadri's Ponniyinselvan Facts and Fiction
- Sadasiva Pandarathar's Pirkala Chozar Varalaaru (Annamalai University Publication)