Period: Probably 1st century BC
Killivalavan was a early Chola king who ruled the kingdom from Uraiyur city. He was the contemporary of Nalankilli, the son of Karikala Chola. Kovvor Kizhar, the poet who sung about Nalankilli, has also sung about Killivalavan. There are references about Killivalavan in the ancient Tamil script 'Pura Nanooru'.
Killivalavan conquered and captured Karur city, the capital of Cheras. Killivalavan was defeated by the Pandya general Pazhaya Maran in another battle. There was another battle fought by Killivalavan against Malai Nadu king Tirumudikkari. Kari was one of famous philanthropists. As per the request by the poet Kovoor Kizhar, Killivalan left Kari's children without killing them after his victory over Kari in the battle.
Killivalavan was a early Chola king who ruled the kingdom from Uraiyur city. He was the contemporary of Nalankilli, the son of Karikala Chola. Kovvor Kizhar, the poet who sung about Nalankilli, has also sung about Killivalavan. There are references about Killivalavan in the ancient Tamil script 'Pura Nanooru'.
Killivalavan conquered and captured Karur city, the capital of Cheras. Killivalavan was defeated by the Pandya general Pazhaya Maran in another battle. There was another battle fought by Killivalavan against Malai Nadu king Tirumudikkari. Kari was one of famous philanthropists. As per the request by the poet Kovoor Kizhar, Killivalan left Kari's children without killing them after his victory over Kari in the battle.
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