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submit, but Kothi, determined and defiant, refused to yield. In a final act of defiance, Kothi refused to kneel, and hallucinates his brief fortitude. Ranadheera
Pandiyan struck the final blow, slaying Kothi. Kothi's lifeless body lay on the ground, surrounded by a pool of blood, invokes the respect from his friends as well his foes. Ranadheera Pandiyan, in a display of respect for his fallen opponent's bravery, honored his funeral rites. Now, since his victory secured, Ranadheera Pandiyan triumphantly entered the Chola fort city, where he was crowned once again and seated upon the throne.
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did what great emperors couldn't even attempt. So he seeks the help of another hill tribe called "Perumpalli," led by a matriarch leader. She, in return, requests the
Pandiayn to marry a young maiden from her tribe, as her tribe would carry the seed to the Pandiyan throne, which is considered as a great fame to the tribe . Ranadheera Pandiyan agrees and marries a young maiden from the "Perumpalli" tribe and impregnates her on their nuptial night, telling her that this consummation is merely for politics of men and not out of love for her.
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Ranadheera Pandiyan's men also constantly ambush the messengers of Kothi to Uri, the Chola leader; hence, Uri has no knowledge of Kothi's initial success or the present scenario of Pandyan's allies are now at the gates of the Chola fort and Kothi's desperate need of his aid. The sight of the multitude of Peruvirarkilli's army camped outside at the walls of the hill fort of Cholas makes some of Kothi's men mutiny against him.
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Pandiyan King Ranadheera Pandiyan in a duel. The purpose of the contest of the two men meant that one who died or surrendered would have his kingdom handed over to the winner without a war, and the fallen man, if dead, had the right to have a funeral with full honours. Ranadheera Pandiyan accepts the duel challenge.
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In an act of mercy, Kothi's tribesmen were spared but exiled from the kingdom. However, upon hearing the news of Kothi's death, the temple dancer, unable to bear the loss, commits suicide by drowning herself in the temple pond. Kothi's wife, who was pregnant at the time of his demise, gave birth to a
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Kothi's trusted and experienced commanders tell him that it is impossible and pointless to face the colossal army of
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Kothi fought with all his strength, knowing that he is outmatched, still manages to make the Pandiyan king bleed. in return Ranatheera Pandiyan wounds Kothi fatally, and Kothi fell to the ground, bleeding profusely. Ranadheera Pandiyan, towering over the fallen warrior, yelled at Kothi to kneel and
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in the woods. There, Kothi makes a vow to Uri (the Chola leader), that he will defeat the Pandiyan king, Ranadheera Pandiyan, who is currently staying in a Chola fort, away from his Pandya kingdom's capital. Uri acknowledges Kothi's vow and agrees that if Kothi is successful in capturing the Chola
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and invoked the gods to witness their duel. The fight was brutal, with Kothi initially putting up a tough fight against the mighty Pandiyan king. However, as the battle wore on, Kothi began to tire and realized that he was no match for the prowess of Ranadheera Pandiyan.
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a selfless act of sacrifice, some of the brave Greeks laid down their lives, allowing Ranadheera Pandiyan and his close commanders to escape behind them to a nearby hill, connected by a narrow walking bridge.
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