Pallavaraiyan

Pallavaraiyan was a title used by various officials in the medieval Chola and Pandya governments in present-day India. It was borne by persons from different communities like Bhoja, Chalukya, etc. and does not imply a relation to the erstwhile Pallava dynasty.[1]

For example, we have a Perundaram (high dignitary) Irayiravan Pallavarayan who bore the titles Mummudisola-Posan and Uttama Chola Pallavaraiyan at different times.[1] This officer belonged to the family of Bhoja.[2] Usually the Pallavaraiyan title was assumed by various officials along with the surname of the king like Arumori-Pallavaraiyan, Uttama Chola-Pallavaraiyan, SundaraPandya-Pallavaraiyan, etc.[3][4][5] Also the Pallavarayar rulers of Pudukkottai belongs to Kallar (caste) lineage.[6]

We also have instances where persons from the Chalukya family held this title. For example, during the reign of Vikrama Chola, there is mention of an official called Tirumambalam-Surri alias Munaiyadaraiya-Pallavaraiyan described as a Chalukki of Tondaimandalam and a resident of Anaiveri in Virudarajabhayankara valanadu.[7][8]

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References
  1. Archaeological Survey of India. Archaeological Survey of India. [Reports], Volume 10. Manager of Publications, 1913. p. 490.
  2. Sakkottai Krishnaswami Aiyangar. Ancient India: Collected Essays on the Literary and Political History of Southern India. Asian Educational Services, 2004 - India - 451 pages. p. 164.
  3. Archaeological Survey of India. New Imperial Series. Manager of Publications, 1913. p. 496.
  4. Archaeological Survey of India, India. Dept. of Archaeology. Epigraphia Indica, Volume 25. Manager of Publications, 1985. p. 125.
  5. International Institute of Tamil Historical Studies. Tamil Studies, Volume 2. International Institute of Tamil Historical Studies, 1982. p. 53.
  6. Gazetter of pudukkottai district. Madras, Government of Tamil Nadu. 1983. pp. .
  7. Madras (India : State). Public Department, Madras (India : State). Home Department, Madras (India : State). Finance Department, India. Manager, Government of India Central Publication Branch, India. Manager of Publications. Annual Report on South-Indian Epigraphy. p. 43.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. T. V. Mahalingam. A Topographical List of Inscriptions in the Tamil Nadu and Kerala States: South Arcot District. Indian Council of Historical Research, 1988 - Inscriptions. p. 67.
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