Rajarajan's Family and Relationships in Udayar Novel

Abstract

Rajarajan's family mentioned in literature is praiseworthy. Sembiyan Mathevi, the wife of Kandarathithar, came as the daughter-in-law of the Chola dynasty and lived unitedly in the same palace, looking after her husband, his brother Sundara Chola, and his wife Vanavan Mathevi. Any event that took place during the reign of Sundara Cholar and the successors Uttama Chola and Arulmozhivarman would be reported to Sembiyan Mathevi and her opinion would be heard and acted upon. Sembian Matheviyar was a great old woman in that palace. Arinjaya Chola's son, Sundara Chola, who was called Parantha II, raised his children carefully. After Sundara Chola, he said who should come to the throne. He has the right personality and skills. It is evident from the novel that the wives of Uttama Chola have acted as good daughters-in-law in obedience to the mother-in-law, Sembiyan Mathevi. Apart from that, it is also known through the book that Rajarajan's wives also treated Sembiyan Mathevi with respect and dignity. Kundavai Devi, who grew up under her, is also a powerful woman in the Chola country. Kundavai's younger brother Rajaraja Chola was also a king with a great personality. Along the way, their habits continue. Similarly, Rajendra Chola, the great-grandson of Sembiyan Mathevi, also performed well and ruled the Chola country. Rajaraja's family relations can be understood from this article.