Sources
The only source available to us on Killivalavan is the mentions in Sangam poetry. The period covered by the extant literature of the Sangam is unfortunately not easy to determine with any measure of certainty. Except the longer epicsMore than one Killivalavan
There are a number of poems in Purananuru sung in praise of the Killivalavan who died at Kulamuttram (''Kulamuttrathu Tunjiya Killivalavan'') and a solitary poem of another Killivalavan who died at Kurappalli. As Kovur Kilar is the poet who has written about these two Killis, it is reasonable to suppose that these two kings are identical.SriRangam Temple
The Vimana of Srirangam temple originally came out of "parkadal" with the powers of Brahma Deva. The Incarnation of lord Vishnu called Ramavathara has performed poojas to this Vimana. But as a symbol of love he gave this vimana to vibishana (brother of Ravana). With a condition, to not to keep that on earth. While He took this Vimana and was traveling towards Sri Lanka, Lord Vinayaka played a trick and made that to stick on the region now called Srirangam, on the banks of River Cauvery. Then Chola kings namely Dharmavarcholan and KilliValavan developed the shrine into Big Temple seen now. They have laid the basic foundations and primary buildings of the great Temple.Killivalavan’s Reign
Killivalavan is celebrated in eighteen songs by ten different minstrels and himself figures as the author of a poem sung in praise of his friend Pannan who was the chieftain of Sirukudi (''Purananuru'' – 173).Siege of Karur
The siege and capture of the Chera capitalDefeat against Pandya
Malainadu Battle
Killivalavan also waged a battle against the Malainadu chief Malayaman Tirumudikkari, who was famous for his liberal patronage of poets. The Malayaman chief was killed in battle and his two children were about to be condemned to a cruel death by the victoriousSee also
*References
* Mudaliar, A.S, Abithana Chintamani (1931), Reprinted 1984 Asian Educational Services, New Delhi. * Nilakanta Sastri, K.A. (1935). The CōĻas, University of Madras, Madras (Reprinted 1984). * Nilakanta Sastri, K.A. (1955). A History of South India, OUP, New Delhi (Reprinted 2002). * Project Madurai – Purananuru eText - http://tamilnation.co/literature/ettuthokai/pm0057.pdf Chola kings