Suttee in Tanjavur, Madras
Suttee in Tondaimans family :
When Vijaya Raghunatha Raya Tondaiman(1807-1824)of Pudukottai expired on 4th June 1824 his wife attempted Suttee which was prevented by his brother Raghunatha Tondaiman who succeeded the throne. Suttee it seems was prevalent in Madras Presidency as late as 19th century. Pudukottai was part of Tanjavur district then. An account of the episode.
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