Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar

Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar was a ruler of the Mutharaiyar lineage, feudatories of the Pallavas. Read more about Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar, History, Latest News.

Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar

Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar Latest News

Recently, a commemorative postage stamp in honour of the king Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran) was released by the Vice President of India. 

About Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar

  • Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar (705 AD-745 AD), also known as Suvaran Maran, was a ruler of the Mutharaiyar lineage.
  • Suvaran Maran was also known as Shatrubhayankar.
  • Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar is believed to have fought bravely in several battles alongside the Pallava king Nandivarman, and is remembered as a great administrator.
  • He seems to have patronised Shaivya and other scholars, as a Jain monk Vimalachandra is mentioned as visiting his court to debate them.

Who are Mutharaiyars?

  • They were the feudatories of the Pallavas.
  • As the Pallavas’ rule weakened, many such chiefs earned more power and prominence and were treated as rulers in their own right.
  • The Mutharaiyars held sway over areas including Thanjavur, Pudukkottai, Perambalur, Tiruchirappalli, and others near the Cauvery river.
  • As the feudatories of the Pallavas, the Mutharaiyars were great temple builders.
  • Muttarayars were engaged in cave temple enterprises up to the opening decades of the ninth century.

Source: IE

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