Sangam Era Chieftain & Pinnacle of Boundless Philanthropy• Granth: Panchatantra & Jataka
King Kumanan
राजा कुमणन
The legendary Sangam king who, while living in exile with a bounty on his head, offered his own sword to an impoverished poet to take his head and claim the reward.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Patron of Tamil Sangam PoetsBenevolent Chieftain of Mudhiram
Significance & Lore
King Kumanan's unbelievable sacrifice moved his hostile brother to tears and reconciled the kingdom, immortalized in the classical Purananuru poems.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Sangam Philanthropy Pinnacle
- ✦Hero of Purananuru
- ✦Chieftain of Mudhiram Hills
- ✦Patron of Perunthalai Chathanaar
Canonical Reference
Detailed ontological and textual analysis available on BharatKosha.
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