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Valvil Ori was a Tamil king and a skilled archer. He belongs to Vedutwa counter community. [1] Ruler of the Kollimalai region in present day Tamil Nadu. He is one of the Tamil Kada Yehu Vallaal (trans. 'The Last Seven Patrons'). Kutharku, who sang his praises, presented him with a golden vase garland around his neck. He also gifted jeweled elephants and gold coins to the maids of the house. He became one of the Seven Vallals as he gifted it regardless of his clan's mala. [2] Politically he aligned himself with the Cholas and fought against the Cheras and Malayaman Tirumudi Karis. [3] Legend has it that he was defeated and killed by the beautiful spear of the Mullur lord who gave Kolli Hill to the Cheras. [4] Gari was later killed by the Chola king Killivalavan Instructions . [ 5 ]{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2021}} |
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| Valvil Ori | |
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| King of Kolli Hills | |
 A statue of Valvil Ori | |
| Reign | Unknown - c.120 CE |
| Successor | Perum Cheral Irumporai (by annexation) |
| Died | c.120 CE Kolli Hills (probably) (in present-day Namakkal/Salem districts, Tamil Nadu, India) |
Valvil Ori was a Tamil king and skilled archer.He belongs to VETTUVA GOUNDER Community.[1] who ruled Kolli Hills region in present day Tamil Nadu. He was one of the Tamil Kadai ezhu vallal (Transl. 'Last Seven Patrons').[2] Politically he aligned with the Cholas and fought against the Cheras and Malaiyaman Thirumudi Kari.[3] Legend claims that he was defeated and killed by Kari of the beautiful spear, the lord of Mullur, who then gave Kolli hills to the Cheras.[4] Kari was later killed by the Chola king Killivalavan.[5]
References
- ^ "King Valvil Ori ruled over Kolli Hills in 200 AD". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
- ^ S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar. Evolution of Hindu Administrative Institutions in South India. Asian Educational Services, 1994 – India, South – 387 pages. p. 16.
- ^ Irāmaccantiran̲ Nākacāmi. Roman Karur: a peep into Tamils' past. Brahad Prakashan, 1995 – Antiques & Collectibles – 158 pages. p. 89.
- ^ P. T. Srinivasa Iyengar. History of the Tamils from the Earliest Times to 600 A.D. Asian Educational Services, 1929 – History – 635 pages. p. 508.
- ^ Vijaya Ramaswamy. Historical Dictionary of the Tamils. Rowman & Littlefield, 25-Aug-2017 – History – 518 pages. p. 215.
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