Last seven great patrons
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Last seven great patrons are a group of seven kings from ancient Tamilagam mentioned in the Sangam literature. These kings were noted for their generosity and charitable deeds.
Pegan blanketing a peacock
Pari giving his chariot to support a climber plant
Athiyaman giving the fruit to Avvaiyar
Ori on his horse
Athiyaman (Sathiyaputhra)
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Athiyaman were an ancient line of rulers based in Thagadur, present day Dharmapuri, in northern Tamil country, dating back to at least the 3rd century BCE. They were one of the four major powers of th
Last seven great patrons
…and Avvaiyar's list, and Adigan in Nattatranar's list. Based on the description and timeline, both the names have been attributed to the same king from Athiyaman clan. Pegan was the lord of the aviyar clan, who ruled over the hill country of Palani Hills. He was a contemporary of Tamil poets Kabilar, and Paranar…
Jambai Inscription
Thanjavur temple