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Anti-Colonial War of Palaiyakkarars

"We shall attain firm, tearless rejoice once European reign falls"

The proclamation of Marudhu Brothers in Trichy Fortwall, 1801.

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With the oppressed farmers' rise against the extreme taxes, loots and exploits of the British rule as background, Palayams became the base of the revolution. Starting from Poolithevan, Ondiveeran, Azhagumuthukkoan, many other Palayams and warriors united, lateron.
Sivagangai Palayam became shelter for these warriors; Viruppaachi became their training basecamp.

Nellai - Panchalankurichi, Sethuseemai, Thanjai mandalam and Kongu mandalam were brought into this warzone.
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