Peruvalatan: 1 definition

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Peruvalatan means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (history)

Peruvalatan is another name for Karikala Chola (Peruvalatan Thirumavalan): an ancient Chola king, as mentioned in the Araṅkeṟṟukāṭai which is a chapter of the Cilappatikāram: an ancient epic authored by Ilango Adigal representing an important piece of Tamil literature.—Pukārkkāṇṭam, the third canto of Araṅkeṟṟukāṭai (the debut), speaks of dance and depicts the dance performance of Madavi and the due recognition given by Karikala Peruvalatan, the Chola king, by the presentation of an herbal garland, Kovalan buying the garland for one thousand and eight gold coins to acquire Madavi and the life led by them.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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