#Athiyaman Neduman Anci was one of the #velir kings of the #SangamPeriod who ruled the #Mazhanadu region. Belonging to the Athiyaman clan, he was the contemporary and the patron of poet #Avvaiyar. He ruled over the area encompassing present day #Dharmapuri, #Krishnagiri, and #Salem with the capital at Tagadur. They were one of the #kadaiEzhuVallal (last seven great patrons) of the #ancientTamilCountry.