thesingu raaja .. :)

Perhaps the most enduring legend in Tamil culture was that of the tragic tale of Raja X, popularly known in Tamil as Thesingu Raasan. The true life story of X and his general Mehboob Khan (aka Maavuthukaran), who were friends, has inspired many poems, street plays, and countless other stories. Son of ________, he revolted against the Nawab of Arcot, and was defeated and killed in the war that followed. Though _______ became a part of the Nawab's territory in 1714 the young and courageous X became a legend and his life, love and brave but tragic end were eulogised in various ballads. X??