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Chola Warlords: Who Were the Paluvettaraiyars?

Ponniyin Selvan I movie poster showing actor Sarathkumar as Periya Paluvettaraiyar and actor Parthiban as Chinna Paluvettaraiyar. In 2024, Oxford University Press published  Minor Majesties: The Paluvēṭṭaraiyars and Their South Indian Kingdom of Paluvūr, 9th–11th Centuries A.D ., a groundbreaking study by historian Valerie Gillet. In the book’s opening chapter, A Tentative Biography of the Paluvettaraiyars , Gillet delves into the lineage and origins of this influential fami ly.  These Chola warlords traced their lineage to the formidable Maravars, an ancient warrior tribe renowned for their valor. However, I believe that while the Paluvettaraiyars were indeed of Maravar descent, they likely forged alliances through intermarriage with those of the Kallar and Agambadiyar clans, further solidifying their power and influence. Prominent figures in the medieval Chola era, the Paluvettaraiyars played a pivotal role in shaping the empire’s political and military landscape. Through st...
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The Dobermann

*Pictures taken randomly from Google
 
I love dogs. They are the most loyal creature a man can have. Our ancestors domesticated dogs and this is definitely one of the best things they did for us.

 There are many dog breeds. Some are pure breed while others are mixed breeds. I had a Rottweiler for almost 12 years. His name was Max. We still talk about Max although he died 5 years ago.

 We never had another dog after Max but I am sure to get one someday. Perhaps another male Rottweiler. There is another breed which I will consider. It is the Dobermann.


Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann
Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann was a tax collector and he used to travel to places infested with criminals to collect tax. It was a dangerous job. He required a guard dog which was intelligent, fast, agile, loyal and also ferocious. Karl decided to create a dog breed which suits the criteria he looked for.

It was created by crossbreeding the Beauceron, German Pinscher, Manchester Terrier, Greyhound and of course, the Rottweiler.


Beauceron of Northern France. The Beauceron is also known as Berger de Beauce (sheepdog from Beauce) or Bas Rouge (red-stockings).

The German Pinscher. They are either Reddish Brown or Tan & Black.

The Manchester Terrier. This breed was used to hunt rats and rabbits in England.


The Greyhound. One of the ancient breeds from Europe. It is a sight hound (uses sight to hunt). The Greyhound is also popular in dog racing because of its speed.
The Rottweiler. One of the oldest dog breeds. Used as a guard dogs in Roman prisons and to pull butcher carts.

Karl created the dog breed he wanted. He died in 1894 and the Germans named the breed as Dobermann in honour of Karl. The following is the result of Karl's cross breeding. Enjoy the pictures.

Dobermann
Dobermann
Pups
Male stud. Tail not docked. Ears not cropped.
PICTURE CREDIT: Georgina Kuhl
Male stud. Tail docked and ears cropped.

As guard dogs
Having their ears cropped

Comments

  1. UnknownSunday, 16 February, 2014

    I think it's absolutely disgusting and barbaric to mutilate such beautiful dogs. Thankfully I live in a civilised country where it's not longer allowed.

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    1. AnonymousWednesday, 26 February, 2014

      Says the woman with the cropped schnauzer as her avatar photo....

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    2. AnonymousWednesday, 26 February, 2014

      Says the woman with the cropped schnauzer as her avatar photo....

      Delete
  2. UnknownWednesday, 09 April, 2014

    Rottweiler is the beast in the all world ( really I missing my Rottweiler Ritchard )

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