மலையமான் திருமுடிக்காரி

Malaiyaman Thirumudikari

Abstract

Malayaman Thirumudikari was one of the Vallals who lived during the Third Sangam period.  He was the ruler of Malayamanadu, which was situated between the Chola and Chera countries.  That country was also called Maladu.  Malayaman was the best warrior in Kodai and the decisive factor in the victory of Cherar and Cholas in battle.  His main aim was to fight alongside the great kings and accept their gifts and protect his countrymen and aspirants.  Knowing that Malayaman Thirumudikari was giving military aid to his enemies the Cheras, Athiyaman fought with Malayaman and won.  Malayaman Thirumudikari, who was defeated in the battle, thought to win him by his own skill.  Because of that he befriended Adhyaman's enemy Peruncheral Irumporai.  But Peruncheral had a grudge against Irumporai Valvil Ori.  Knowing this, Malayaman Thirumudikari thought that if his wish was to be fulfilled, Peruncheral should end the enmity of Irumporai.  Cheran invaded and conquered Ori and annexed Kollimalai to Chera country.  In return, Peruncheral Irumporai attacked Athiyaman and destroyed him.  The feudal lords and emperors considered it a virtue to protect the common people and their subjects, but when it came to kingship, they were known to have the ability and effort to end hostilities.