Puli Thevar

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Puli Thevan
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 Thevar 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 Struggle for independence, even before the significant Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.