The Polygar Wars or Palaiyakkarar Wars were
wars fought between the Polygars(Palaiyakkarars) of the former Tirunelveli Kingdom in Tamil Nadu, India and the British East India Company forces between March 1799 to May 1802 or July 1805.
Polygar War or Palayaikarar Wars refers to
the wars fought between the Polygars(Palaiyakkarars) of former Madurai Kingdom in Tamil Nadu, India and the British East India Company forces between March 1799 to May 1802 or July 1805.
Each palayam usually consisting of a few villages,
was placed under the control of a Palayakkaran(Polygar or Poligar as mentioned in the English records)
who was expected to provide in return, an annual tribute and military service to the Madurai ruler.