MeaningMaravar, in Tamil, means a warrior. They are brave, warlike and fierce and have preserved their freedom and independence over the centuries[7].Other historians postulate that Maravar is derived from Tamil language term Marutham (called as Thinnai). They originally lived in (See Ancient Tamil country). Maravar along with Parathavar and Meenavar were one of the very first inhabitants of South India,and hence they are called as Pandyas,which literally mean the oldest and eldest. The name of the city Madurai is also postulated to be derived from Maruthai and honorific title of local Pandya kings.HistorySangam LiteratureMaravar were inhabitants of Palai during the Sangam period. The other clans were Kallar and Katambar[8]. The literature during sangam period divided the regions based upon...

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Maravar (Tamil: மறவர்) are one of the oldest social groups to be mentioned by the Sangam Tamil literature[2]. This indicates an association with the Tamil land which is at least 2,000 years old. The writers of the Sangam Age place them in rural settlements withdrawn from cities. Maravars are the courageous breed and were involved in the major wars that Tamilnadu witnessed. The Kingdom of Ramnad was a Maravar kingdom and was ruled by the Setupati kings[3]. Some of the Pandyan kings are said to have belonged to the Maravar tribe[4][5][6]. Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai districts are Maravar strongholds from ancient ti...

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Maravar

Maravar (Tamil: மறவர்) also "Maravan" (meaning "Grateful Warrior") are one of the oldest social groups to be mentioned by the Sangam Tamil literature[14]. This indicates an association with the Tamil land which is at least 2,000 years old. The writers of the Sangam Age place them in rural settlements withdrawn from cities. Maravars are the courageous breed and were involved in the major wars that Tamilnadu witnessed. The Kingdom of Ramnad was a Maravar kingdom and was ruled by the Setupati kings[15]. Ramanathapuram and Sivagangai districts are Maravar strongholds from ancient times.Maravars are courageous breed and were involved in almost all...

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