Ponniyin Selvan (பொன்னியின் செல்வன்,English: The Son of Ponni) is a verifiable novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy, written in Tamil. The tale was first serialized in the week after week versions of Kalki during period from 29 October 1950 to 16 May 1954, and delivered in book type of five sections in 1955. In five volumes, or around 2210 pages, it recounts the account of beginning of Arulmozhivarman (அருள்மொழிவர்மன்), who later turned into the incomparable Chola head Rajaraja Chola I. Kalki visited Sri Lanka multiple times to assemble data for it.
Ponniyin Selvan is generally considered by numerous individuals to be the best novel at any point written in Tamil literature.[citation needed] It was first distributed as an arrangement in the Kalki, a Tamil language magazine, during the 1950s and was subsequently incorporated into a novel. The rage for the arrangement which was distributed week after week was with the end goal that it raised the magazine flow to arrive at a stunning figure of 71,366 duplicates – no mean accomplishment in a recently autonomous India.
Indeed, even today, the novel has a religion following and fan base among individuals, all things considered. The book keeps on being appreciated and accumulate basic approval for its firmly woven plot, clear portrayal, the mind of the exchange, and the manner by which the force battle and interests of the Chola realm were portrayed.
Arranged by appearance (discarding the flashbacks)
Vandhiyadevan (வல்லவரையன் வந்தியத்தேவன்): The daring, clever, courageous and mocking hero ruler of Vaanar faction, who later turns into the Commander for Southern Troops under the rule of Uttama Chola. Albeit the second hero of the story other than Ponniyin Selvan himself, Vandiyadevan's adventures make the perusers to think him as the principle legend at different focuses in the novel. He was a guardian and dear companion of Aditya Karikalan in Kanchi who sends him as a courier to Sundara Chola in Thanjavur to welcome him to the recently assembled brilliant royal residence in Kanchi and furthermore as a trustful watchman for Kundavai in Pazhayarai. His spontaneous and hasteful demonstrations put himself as well as other people in harm's way however emerges from them by guile and karma. He is the admirer of Princess Kundavai. He is cherished one-sidedly by Manimekalai, the sister of Kandanmaran. The creator acquaints the greater part of the characters with the crowd through him.
Azhwarkadiyan Nambi (ஆழ்வார்க்கடியான் நம்பி) false name Thirumalaiappan (திருமலையப்பன்): A Veera Vaishnavite spy who works for the Prime Minister and Chembiyan Maadevi. He is the cultivate sibling of Nandhini and furthermore a dear companion of Vandiyathevan. He works intimately with him and saves him from numerous risks. He was a devoted trustful worker for the Chola illustrious government. He regularly does numerous strict word fights with Veera Shaivites and Advaitis.
Sambuvaraiyar: The insignificant leader of Kadamboor from the Sambuvaraya family.
Kandanmaran false name Chinna Sambuvaraiyar: Prince of Kadamboor. Child of Sambuvaraiyar and dear companion of Vandiyathevan. He is the person who organizes the trick meeting of unimportant rulers to be taken in Kadamboor. He at that point expects Vandiyathevan attempted to slaughter him and begins to consider him his most exceedingly awful adversary.
Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar: The chancellor and financial officer of the Chola realm from the Paluvettaraiyar tribe who was regarded for his courage and 64 scars he got in fights. The second most influential man in the domain close to the Emperor himself. He weds a lot more youthful Nandini in his sixties, gets lured by her magnificence and gets utilized by her as a manikin for her plot. He was the head of the plotters who acted against the children of Sundara Chola and attempted to make his cousin Madurantakan the following ruler under the plans of Nandini.
Theveraalan (moniker Parameswaran), Idumbankkari, Ravidasan, Soman Sambavan, Revadasa Kiramavithan: Antagonists of the novel. Protectors of the late Veerapandiyan. They conspirate to slaughter the individuals from the Chola family. Ravidasan and Parameswaran were once serves in Chola court. Ravidasan and Revadasa Kiramavithan were going about as wizards. Idumbankkari was going about as a watchman in Kadambur royal residence.
Madurantaka pseudonym Amarabhujangan Nedunchezhiyan: Son of Chembiyan Maadevi who was raised as a Shaivite. He was raised a quiet and humble Shaivite and instructed not to want on the seat. He was indoctrinated by Nandini with the goal that the built up a voracity over the seat. Kundavai and others believed that he was unskilled and come up short on the essential characters and abilities for being a head. Individuals of Chola country didn't need him to turn into the ruler.
Kundavai nom de plume Ilaya Piratti: The Chola princess. Second kid and just girl of Sundara Chola. Admirer of Vandiyathevan. She was regarded much by her dad and individuals for her insight and mind. In contrast to different princesses of those occasions, she had an aspiration of making Chola realm wide and extraordinary and took a pledge to never leave her country. She utilized her sibling Arulmozhivarman and his child to accomplish her aspiration. She developed and instructed Arulmozhivarman to be an astute sovereign and wished to make him the Chola ruler. She is the person who sent Vandiyathevan to bring back Arulmozhivarman from Sri Lanka and to keep Aditya from going to Kadamboor castle and furthermore to watch him. She dealt with Vaanathi more than any of her companions and needed to make her Arulmozhivarman's sovereign.
Vaanathi: Shy and guiltless Kodumbalur princess who is the future spouse of Raja Chola and mother of Rajendra Chola-I. Little girl of Paranthakan nom de plume Kodumbalur Chinna Velar who kicked the bucket in the fight against Mahinda in Sri Lanka. Niece of Irunkovel Boothi Vikramakesari. She lost her mom and father in her youth. She is the most darling companion of Kundavai. She had an enormous love for Arulmozhi. Later she bites the dust bringing forth her child who is presently known as Rajendra Chola.
Nandini: Pazhuvoor Princess and spouse of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar whose birth and starting point was far fetched initially. The principle adversary of the story. She was brought into the world in Madurai and experienced childhood in a minister family alongside illustrious kids in Pazhayarai till her childhood. She abhorred Kundavai as she showed contempt towards her as a result of desire over her excellence. She and Prince Aditya Karikalan created love interest in their youth which no one in the sovereignty loved. She had to escape Pazhaiyarai and live in Madurai. After Aditya executed the harmed Veerapandiyan, she joined Pandya backstabbers and promised to render retribution on him by murdering him and annihilating the Chola tradition. By wedding Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar who had fallen in desire with her and by utilizing him, she helped the Pandya schemers. She had a profound disdain towards the eminence for their evil treatment and furthermore had a longing for the seat. She had a horrendous youth that influenced her seriously and needed to be with her mom Mandakini. Parthibendra Pallava and Kandanmaran succumbed to her excellence and she utilized them for her plot as well.
Senthan Amuthan: A rose vender. He is a dear companion of Vandiyathevan. He encouraged him ordinarily in his missions when he was as yet the child of Vaani and a quiet, modest and fair Shaivite enthusiast.
Vaani Ammal: The hard of hearing and quiet temporary mother of Senthan Amuthan, sister of Mandakini and auntie of Poonkuzhali. She was acceptable in rehearsing customary medication.
Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar: false name Kaalandhakandar. The boss accountable for Thanjavur stronghold. More youthful sibling of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar to whom he had enormous regard and love. He is the dad in-law of Mathuranthakar. The two siblings loathed Vandiyathevan from the outset. He continually cautions his sibling about Nandini and her trick without any result.
Sundara Chola pseudonym Parantaka-II: The sovereign of Chola domain. He was known for his facial magnificence which gave him his name 'Sundara'. After his wellbeing became poor, his legs deadened and was anticipating his demise, he was moved from Pazhayarai to Thanjavur by Pazhuvettaraiyars for his assurance. This started the discussion for the following legitimate beneficiary. His desire was to designate his uncle's child as his replacement. There was talk that the sovereign was kept as a detainee by them.
Vanavan Mahadevi: Empress of the Chola realm. Boss sovereign, spouse and guardian of Sundara Chola. Mother of every one of his kids. Little girl of Thirukovalur Malaiyamaan.
Chembiyan Maadevi assumed name Periya Piratti: Wife of Gandaraditya and mother of Utthama Chola. A Shaivite enthusiast who gives a ton to fabricate numerous sanctuaries for Lord Shiva across the Chola domain. She was exacting in not making her child the head, which was likewise the withering wish of her better half.
Pinaagapani: Son of the conventional healer in Pazhayarai. He was biased and aspiring and consistently thought about Vandiyathevan as his adversary yet gets beaten by him all through the story. He was sent by Kundavai with Vandiyathevan to show his way from Pazhaiyarai to Kodikkarai where he ached for Poonkuzhali however flops in drawing in her. His craving to acquire high situations in the domain make him prey to Nandini's arrangements.
Aditya Karikalan: Eldest child of Sundara Chola, the crown ruler and the authority of Northern soldiers in Sundara Chola's rule. He was a magnificent valiant fighter who entered the combat zone at 12 years old. He was known everywhere on the realm for his fearless demonstrations. It was him who sent Vandiyathevan to Kundavai for being her trustful watchman. Aditya Karikalan was minimal hurried and had flighty displeasure because of the dull past he experienced. That gave every one of the backstabbers motivation to contrive against him.
Thirukovalur Malaiyaman nom de plume Milaadudaiyar: Father-in-law of Sundara Chola and maternal granddad for his youngsters. He was a well-wisher and guide for Aditya Karikalan and lived with him in Kanchi. He was an adversary of the Kadamboor ruler.
Parthibendra Pallava: Friend of Aditya Karikalan, who comes from the genealogy of Pallavas. He battled alongside Aditya in his fights. He yearns for Nandini and despises Vandiyathevan all along.
Poonkuzhali:. A boat lady, she was brought up in Kodikkarai. She was bold and valiant and had a disdain towards different men and civilisation. She had an incredible warmth for her auntie Mandakini Devi. She had an adoration interest towards Arulmozhivarman who additionally had the equivalent before she wedded Senthan Amuthan. She was named "Samudrakumari" (Princess of the Ocean) by the Prince Arulmozhi himself.
Thiyaaga Vidankar: Father of Poonkuzhali and accountable for the beacon at Kodikkarai. He is the more youthful sibling of Mandakini Devi and Vaani Ammal.
Rakkammaal: Sister-in-law of Poonkuzhali. She joined the Pandiyan backstabbers because of her eagerness for cash. Revadasa Kiramavithan was her dad.
Anbil Aniruddha Brahmarayar: The Prime Minister of Sundara Chola's Court and a trustful cozy dear companion of him. He was a lot of regarded by individuals for his mind and insight. On the solicitation of Sundara Chola, he turned into the clergyman and helped Sundara Chola in organization separated from being an instructor. He knew the individual insider facts of his companion and numerous imperial mysteries. He had numerous covert agents across the Chola domain that barely anything could occur out of his insight. Truly outstanding of them is Azhwarkadiyan.
Boodhi Vikrama Kesari false name Kodumbalur Periya Velar: Irunkovel clan leader and uncle of Vaanathi. The Commander of the southern soldiers during
Arranged by appearance (discarding the flashbacks)
Vandhiyadevan (வல்லவரையன் வந்தியத்தேவன்): The daring, clever, courageous and mocking hero ruler of Vaanar faction, who later turns into the Commander for Southern Troops under the rule of Uttama Chola. Albeit the second hero of the story other than Ponniyin Selvan himself, Vandiyadevan's adventures make the perusers to think him as the principle legend at different focuses in the novel. He was a guardian and dear companion of Aditya Karikalan in Kanchi who sends him as a courier to Sundara Chola in Thanjavur to welcome him to the recently assembled brilliant royal residence in Kanchi and furthermore as a trustful watchman for Kundavai in Pazhayarai. His spontaneous and hasteful demonstrations put himself as well as other people in harm's way however emerges from them by guile and karma. He is the admirer of Princess Kundavai. He is cherished one-sidedly by Manimekalai, the sister of Kandanmaran. The creator acquaints the greater part of the characters with the crowd through him.
Azhwarkadiyan Nambi (ஆழ்வார்க்கடியான் நம்பி) false name Thirumalaiappan (திருமலையப்பன்): A Veera Vaishnavite spy who works for the Prime Minister and Chembiyan Maadevi. He is the cultivate sibling of Nandhini and furthermore a dear companion of Vandiyathevan. He works intimately with him and saves him from numerous risks. He was a devoted trustful worker for the Chola illustrious government. He regularly does numerous strict word fights with Veera Shaivites and Advaitis.
Sambuvaraiyar: The insignificant leader of Kadamboor from the Sambuvaraya family.
Kandanmaran false name Chinna Sambuvaraiyar: Prince of Kadamboor. Child of Sambuvaraiyar and dear companion of Vandiyathevan. He is the person who organizes the trick meeting of unimportant rulers to be taken in Kadamboor. He at that point expects Vandiyathevan attempted to slaughter him and begins to consider him his most exceedingly awful adversary.
Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar: The chancellor and financial officer of the Chola realm from the Paluvettaraiyar tribe who was regarded for his courage and 64 scars he got in fights. The second most influential man in the domain close to the Emperor himself. He weds a lot more youthful Nandini in his sixties, gets lured by her magnificence and gets utilized by her as a manikin for her plot. He was the head of the plotters who acted against the children of Sundara Chola and attempted to make his cousin Madurantakan the following ruler under the plans of Nandini.
Theveraalan (moniker Parameswaran), Idumbankkari, Ravidasan, Soman Sambavan, Revadasa Kiramavithan: Antagonists of the novel. Protectors of the late Veerapandiyan. They conspirate to slaughter the individuals from the Chola family. Ravidasan and Parameswaran were once serves in Chola court. Ravidasan and Revadasa Kiramavithan were going about as wizards. Idumbankkari was going about as a watchman in Kadambur royal residence.
Madurantaka pseudonym Amarabhujangan Nedunchezhiyan: Son of Chembiyan Maadevi who was raised as a Shaivite. He was raised a quiet and humble Shaivite and instructed not to want on the seat. He was indoctrinated by Nandini with the goal that the built up a voracity over the seat. Kundavai and others believed that he was unskilled and come up short on the essential characters and abilities for being a head. Individuals of Chola country didn't need him to turn into the ruler.
Kundavai nom de plume Ilaya Piratti: The Chola princess. Second kid and just girl of Sundara Chola. Admirer of Vandiyathevan. She was regarded much by her dad and individuals for her insight and mind. In contrast to different princesses of those occasions, she had an aspiration of making Chola realm wide and extraordinary and took a pledge to never leave her country. She utilized her sibling Arulmozhivarman and his child to accomplish her aspiration. She developed and instructed Arulmozhivarman to be an astute sovereign and wished to make him the Chola ruler. She is the person who sent Vandiyathevan to bring back Arulmozhivarman from Sri Lanka and to keep Aditya from going to Kadamboor castle and furthermore to watch him. She dealt with Vaanathi more than any of her companions and needed to make her Arulmozhivarman's sovereign.
Vaanathi: Shy and guiltless Kodumbalur princess who is the future spouse of Raja Chola and mother of Rajendra Chola-I. Little girl of Paranthakan nom de plume Kodumbalur Chinna Velar who kicked the bucket in the fight against Mahinda in Sri Lanka. Niece of Irunkovel Boothi Vikramakesari. She lost her mom and father in her youth. She is the most darling companion of Kundavai. She had an enormous love for Arulmozhi. Later she bites the dust bringing forth her child who is presently known as Rajendra Chola.
Nandini: Pazhuvoor Princess and spouse of Periya Pazhuvettraraiyar whose birth and starting point was far fetched initially. The principle adversary of the story. She was brought into the world in Madurai and experienced childhood in a minister family alongside illustrious kids in Pazhayarai till her childhood. She abhorred Kundavai as she showed contempt towards her as a result of desire over her excellence. She and Prince Aditya Karikalan created love interest in their youth which no one in the sovereignty loved. She had to escape Pazhaiyarai and live in Madurai. After Aditya executed the harmed Veerapandiyan, she joined Pandya backstabbers and promised to render retribution on him by murdering him and annihilating the Chola tradition. By wedding Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar who had fallen in desire with her and by utilizing him, she helped the Pandya schemers. She had a profound disdain towards the eminence for their evil treatment and furthermore had a longing for the seat. She had a horrendous youth that influenced her seriously and needed to be with her mom Mandakini. Parthibendra Pallava and Kandanmaran succumbed to her excellence and she utilized them for her plot as well.
Senthan Amuthan: A rose vender. He is a dear companion of Vandiyathevan. He encouraged him ordinarily in his missions when he was as yet the child of Vaani and a quiet, modest and fair Shaivite enthusiast.
Vaani Ammal: The hard of hearing and quiet temporary mother of Senthan Amuthan, sister of Mandakini and auntie of Poonkuzhali. She was acceptable in rehearsing customary medication.
Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar: false name Kaalandhakandar. The boss accountable for Thanjavur stronghold. More youthful sibling of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar to whom he had enormous regard and love. He is the dad in-law of Mathuranthakar. The two siblings loathed Vandiyathevan from the outset. He continually cautions his sibling about Nandini and her trick without any result.
Sundara Chola pseudonym Parantaka-II: The sovereign of Chola domain. He was known for his facial magnificence which gave him his name 'Sundara'. After his wellbeing became poor, his legs deadened and was anticipating his demise, he was moved from Pazhayarai to Thanjavur by Pazhuvettaraiyars for his assurance. This started the discussion for the following legitimate beneficiary. His desire was to designate his uncle's child as his replacement. There was talk that the sovereign was kept as a detainee by them.
Vanavan Mahadevi: Empress of the Chola realm. Boss sovereign, spouse and guardian of Sundara Chola. Mother of every one of his kids. Little girl of Thirukovalur Malaiyamaan.
Chembiyan Maadevi assumed name Periya Piratti: Wife of Gandaraditya and mother of Utthama Chola. A Shaivite enthusiast who gives a ton to fabricate numerous sanctuaries for Lord Shiva across the Chola domain. She was exacting in not making her child the head, which was likewise the withering wish of her better half.
Pinaagapani: Son of the conventional healer in Pazhayarai. He was biased and aspiring and consistently thought about Vandiyathevan as his adversary yet gets beaten by him all through the story. He was sent by Kundavai with Vandiyathevan to show his way from Pazhaiyarai to Kodikkarai where he ached for Poonkuzhali however flops in drawing in her. His craving to acquire high situations in the domain make him prey to Nandini's arrangements.
Aditya Karikalan: Eldest child of Sundara Chola, the crown ruler and the authority of Northern soldiers in Sundara Chola's rule. He was a magnificent valiant fighter who entered the combat zone at 12 years old. He was known everywhere on the realm for his fearless demonstrations. It was him who sent Vandiyathevan to Kundavai for being her trustful watchman. Aditya Karikalan was minimal hurried and had flighty displeasure because of the dull past he experienced. That gave every one of the backstabbers motivation to contrive against him.
Thirukovalur Malaiyaman nom de plume Milaadudaiyar: Father-in-law of Sundara Chola and maternal granddad for his youngsters. He was a well-wisher and guide for Aditya Karikalan and lived with him in Kanchi. He was an adversary of the Kadamboor ruler.
Parthibendra Pallava: Friend of Aditya Karikalan, who comes from the genealogy of Pallavas. He battled alongside Aditya in his fights. He yearns for Nandini and despises Vandiyathevan all along.
Poonkuzhali:. A boat lady, she was brought up in Kodikkarai. She was bold and valiant and had a disdain towards different men and civilisation. She had an incredible warmth for her auntie Mandakini Devi. She had an adoration interest towards Arulmozhivarman who additionally had the equivalent before she wedded Senthan Amuthan. She was named "Samudrakumari" (Princess of the Ocean) by the Prince Arulmozhi himself.
Thiyaaga Vidankar: Father of Poonkuzhali and accountable for the beacon at Kodikkarai. He is the more youthful sibling of Mandakini Devi and Vaani Ammal.
Rakkammaal: Sister-in-law of Poonkuzhali. She joined the Pandiyan backstabbers because of her eagerness for cash. Revadasa Kiramavithan was her dad.
Anbil Aniruddha Brahmarayar: The Prime Minister of Sundara Chola's Court and a trustful cozy dear companion of him. He was a lot of regarded by individuals for his mind and insight. On the solicitation of Sundara Chola, he turned into the clergyman and helped Sundara Chola in organization separated from being an instructor. He knew the individual insider facts of his companion and numerous imperial mysteries. He had numerous covert agents across the Chola domain that barely anything could occur out of his insight. Truly outstanding of them is Azhwarkadiyan.
Boodhi Vikrama Kesari false name Kodumbalur Periya Velar: Irunkovel clan leader and uncle of Vaanathi. The Commander of the southern soldiers during
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