Maruthu Pandiyas – Heroes of Sivagangai Birth and Early Life Periyamaruth born in 1748 and Chinnamaruth in 1753. Parents: Palaniappan Servai Ponnathal from Mukkulam village, Virudhunagar district. Both brothers were trained in military service. Conflict with the British British waged war because the Sivagangai princes did not pay tribute to the Nawab of Arcot. King Muthuvaduganatha died a martyr in the war. Eight years later, Rani Velunachchiyar, aided by the Maruthu Pandiyas, Hyder Ali, and Tipu Sultan, reclaimed power. Titles and Honours The British conferred the special title of "Servaikars" on the Maruthu Pandiyas. Capture and Execution Captured by the British in Cholapuram forest on 19 October 1801. Hanged on 24 October 1801. Commemoration For the 2024-25 Department of Public Relations grant, a statue of the Maruthu brothers will be installed in Sivagangai district to honor their decisive fight against the British for the liberation of the motherland. Rajagopalachari Rajaji was born on 10 December 1878 in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. He actively participated in the cooperation movements against the Rowlatt Act. He participated in protests including the Vaikom Satyagraha and the Salt Satyagraha. 1937–1940: He was the Chief Minister of Madras Province. He opposed Mahatma Gandhi's decision to quit the White Movement during the British war against Germany. He tried to find a solution by negotiating with Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the All India Muslim League. This plan was called the "C. R. Formula". 1946: He was appointed as the Union Minister for Industries, Education and Finance in the Interim Government. He served as the Governor of West Bengal in 1947–48. He was the first and last Governor General of India from 21 June 1948 to 26 January 1950. Rajaji passed away on December 25, 1972, at the age of 94.
