Source: IE
Context:
The Prime Minister of India welcomed the release of a commemorative postage stamp celebrating Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran), recognising his administrative excellence and patronage of Tamil culture.
About Emperor Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II
Period: c. 705–745 CE
Other Names: Suvaran Maran, Shatrubhayankar
Dynasty & Kingdom:
- Member of the Mutharaiyar dynasty, a powerful Tamil ruling lineage.
- Feudatories of the Pallavas, particularly under Nandivarman II.
- Controlled central Cauvery region, including Thanjavur, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Perambalur, and nearby areas.
- Ruled primarily from Tiruchirappalli for nearly four decades.
