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T. N. S. Murugadoss Thirthapathi was born (Thennattu Vengai Nalla Kuthi Sivasubramania GomathiShankara Jayathyaga MuthuShanmuga Sundara Theerthapathi) on 29 September 1931 is the only living crowned king in India. According to law of lineal primogeniture, he became the King at the tender age of 4, following the death of his grandfather. He was crowned after his marriage (as per the traditional custom) in 1952.

Early Life

Murugadoss was born in the Ramanathapuram Palace. His father died in 1935, when Murugadoss was just 3 years old. Fearing Murugadoss's safety (after the demise of both father and grand father), the British government under their enactment called Court of wards, was raised by the superintendent of district collectors (mostly British) of Thirunellveli who also provided security to the King.