Malayamān

The Malaiyamān were chieftains who ruled Nadu Naadu, the area around Tirukkoyilur of Tamilakam, during the Sangam period. Chiefs of this dynasty readily took the title Chēdirāyan, and ruled the hill countries. This clan's most famous king was Malaiyamān Thirumudi Kaary. Their royal emblem featured a horse, depicted on their issued coins. Malaiyamans descended from Ayar tribe in the Mullai (forest) region.

It is of interest to note that Vanavan Mahadevi, the mother of Rajaraja Chola I, was a princess of Malaiyamān family.

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