Ilanji Vel

Ilanji Vel is one among the ancient velirs of the Tamil Kingdom.[1] He ruled a territory called Ilanji,near Courtallam. He belongs to the clan of Parathavar, who were believed to be ancient Pandyas.In 2003, a cave engraving has been found revealing the facts about Ilanji Vel and his Paravar ancestry. The inscription says, "Ilanji Vel,MaaParavan Magan nal mazhukkai kodupithavan", (" Ilanji Vel,the son of a great Paravan has given this auspicious cave dwelling.")[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Arittapatti inscription throws light on Jainism". The Hindu. 15 September 2003.


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