Kochadaiyaan Meaning and History of the King Kochadaiyaan Ranadhiran

Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran was a Pandya king in the seventh century, who is known to have fought and won many battles against the Cheras, Cholas and Marathas among others.

But then, Kochadaiyan literally means 'a King with matted hair' as Ko means a King and Chadaiyaan means one with matted hair. So kochadaiyaan would be king with matted hair.

And then, with that name, Kochadaiyaan is also used for Lord Shiva sometimes.

And that's the name of Rajnikanth's next film. Kochadaiyaan. Just in case you didn't yet know. :)

History of Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran - Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran was a Pandyan king. He was the son and successor of Arikesari Maravarman. Arikesari Maravarman was a Pandyan king who ruled the ancient Tamil kingdom between 670 and 710 AD. He was the successor of Jayantavarman(640-670 AD).He was succeeded by his son Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran.

Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran ruled the ancient Tamil kingdom between 710 CE and 735 CE. He asserted his superiority over the Cheras and Cholas and Depressed the Marathas in the city of Mangalapuram, which is now presently known as  Mangalore. He also started the acts of warfare with the Chalukyas of Badami and the Gangas.He defeated Ay chieftains in Kurunadu in south Travancore.

After Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran Maravarman Rajasimha I ca,e under the ruling kingdom. He Ruler Between 735 CE and 635 CE. He was the son and successor of Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran.