Velir
| Velir | |
|---|---|
A statue of the Sangam period Velir king | |
| Country | India |
| Current region | South India |
| Titles | Satyaputra |
| Connected families | Ay Athiyamān Irunkōvēl Ilanji Vel Malayamān Nannan Vēl Pāri Vel Avi Pekan |
The Velir were a royal house of minor dynastic kings and aristocratic chieftains in Tamilakam in the early historic period of South India. They had close relations with Chera, Chola and Pandya rulers through ruling and coronation rights. Medieval inscriptions and Sangam literature claim that they belong to the Yadu dynasty. Velir may refer to master of land.