Is Thuluva vellalar a Pillai?

Thuluva Vellala, abbreviation of Thondamandala Tuluva Vellala, also known as Agamudaya Mudaliars and Arcot Mudaliars, is a caste found in northern Tamil Nadu, southern Andhra Pradesh and southern Karnataka, India….

Is Sozhiya vellalar high caste?

Sozhiya Vellalar (also known as Sozha Vellalar) is a land-owning upper caste from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. They are a sub-caste of the greater Vellalar community.

Which is high caste in Tamilnadu?

The top three castes by numbers in Tamil Nadu are Thevar (also known as Mukkulaththor), Vanniar and Kongu Vellalar (also known as Gounder). As is natural, they wield most of the political power in the state.

What is vellala caste?

Definition of Vellala : a member of a Tamil caste of the highest Sudra rank whose members are numerous in Madras and consist chiefly of landowners and cultivators.

Who is Saiva Vellalar?

The community of Saiva Vellalas were conferred the title ‘Mudaliar’ by the Travancore kings and they ruled Nanjil Nadu on behalf of the kings. Late poet Kavimani Desigavinayagam Pillai copied a few manuscripts in 1903. Chronicling a reality very different from the present, the manuscripts speak of wealthy Dalits.

Who are Pillai in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil inscriptions define the direct meaning of Pillai as “Child of King” (prince), denoting nobility. The title occur both as a single name or as a suffix to the name. This title has been in traditional use by the communities such as the Agamudayars, Isai Vellalars, Koviyars, Karaiyars, Nairs and the Vellalars.

Is Saiva Pillai forward caste in Tamilnadu?

Saiva vellala or Saiva Pillai is a Forward Caste according to both TN and KL Government. Most of the rulers were from this caste.