Rebel Muthuramalinga Sethupathi
Rebel Muthurmalinga Sethupathy (30 March 1760-23 January 1809) was an Indian Freedom Fighter and Former King of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam Childhood The infant prince, the last Marava ruler, was crowned when he was only 72 days old by his uncle, the King of Ramanathapuram in 1760. His mother acted as Regent and took care of him and ruled over the Kingdom on his behalf, assisted by some wise ministers. In his twelve years’ rule, with his mother’s wise regency & care, Ramanathapuram achieved glory. The Kingdom included territories in the north from Kottaipattinam to Vembaru in the south, Kannirajapuram and 120 miles length of sea board in the east Education Scholars of Tamil and Sanskrit were encouraged and rewarded. Considering the importance of the English language, the Schwartz Missionaries were patronized to start a school in Ramanathapuram. Two trusts, namely “Dharma Mahimai” and “Zari Mahimai” were formed to help poor and handicapped persons. Just and secular rule w...