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Koon Pandiyan (Tamil: கூன் பாண்டியன் The hunch-backed Pandyan) was the nickname of a king who ruled Madurai around 7th century. Historians identify him with the Pandyan king Arikesari Parankusa Maravarman.He converted from Shaivism to Jainism but then re-converted under the influence of Sambandar. According to a Saivite legend after his re-conversion he ordered a massacre of 8000 Jains in Samanatham.

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active years end year
0007-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
0007-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
spouse
Mangayarkkarasiyar

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