Kovalan
Character in Tamil epic Silappatikaram / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kovalan (Tamil: கோவலன்) is a central character in Ilango Adigal's Silappatikaram, one of the ancient Tamil epics.
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Kovalan | |
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First appearance | Silapadhigaaram |
Created by | Ilango Adigal |
In-universe information | |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Merchant |
Spouses | Kannagi Madhavi (extra-marital) |
Children | Manimekalai (through Madhavi) |
Home | Kaveri Poompattinam, Early Chola Kingdom (present-day Puhar, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India) |
Nationality | Tamil |
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