R. Swaminatha Merkondar | |
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Born | R. Swaminatha Merkondar koonampatti, Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu |
Occupation | Politician |
Sri R. Swaminatha Merkondar was an Indian politician. He represented the Tiruvaiyaru constituency in the Madras Assembly from 1957-62.[1][2]
Merkondar was born in Koonampatti village of Thanjavur district. He is zamindar of Koonampatti and grandchild of S. Kumarasamy Merkondar (son in-law of Madukkur zamindar).[3] Koonampatti zamindars are descendants of forest king Meicondan.[4] In the last century Pudupatti, Thanjavur, Sengipatti belongs to Koonampatti Jameen Merkondar family. Koonampatti village was part of Korkai Nadu during the Chola period.[5][6][7]
R. Swaminatha Merkondar was a member of the Indian National Congress party and represented the Tiruvaiyaru constituency in the Madras Assembly from 1957-62. He served as a chairman of Budalur.[8]