Nedunjeliyan I facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nedunjeliyan I |
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| Pandyan Ruler | |||||
| Reign | c. 270 BCE | ||||
| Predecessor | Unknown | ||||
| Successor | Pudappandiyan | ||||
| Spouse | Kopperundevi | ||||
| Issue | Pudappandiyan | ||||
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| House | Pandyan | ||||
| Religion | Saivism | ||||
Nedunjeliyan I (around 270 BCE) was a powerful king of the Pandya dynasty in ancient India. He ruled a kingdom in the southern part of India. He earned a very special title: Arya Padai Kadantha Nedunchezhiyan. This long title means "the one who crossed the Aryan army." It shows he was a brave and successful leader who won battles against armies from the northern regions.
Uncovering History: Ancient Evidence
How do we know about King Nedunjeliyan I? His name is found in ancient writings called inscriptions. These inscriptions are like historical notes carved into stone.
The Mangulam Inscriptions
One important place where his name appears is in the Mangulam inscriptions. These carvings date back to the 3rd century BCE, which is over 2,200 years ago! The inscriptions tell us that workers of King Nedunjeliyan I created stone beds. These beds were made for Jain monks. Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches peace and non-violence. This shows that the king supported different religious groups in his kingdom.
See also
- List of Sangam poets
