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Vallambar( also refer to Vallam Vellalar / Veerakodi Vellalar / Vallam Maravar) is a Tamil feudal community.They are predominant in Tamil Nadu districts of Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram,Pudukkottai and Tanjore.

Historically Vallambar are an elite warriors and un-parallel archers.Hence, the great maravar kings from Ramnad and Sivanganga grant them the title of Nattar with the surnames of Ambalam and Servai and latter become as farmers and landlords. Theoretically they were socially high non-brahmin community.

In early 19th century Vallambar had explored with Chettiars to Burma, Malaya and Ceylon and involved mainly in financial sectors and in the mid of the century most of them had returned to their homeland. Today they are in Indian Armed force ,Police force,Professionals,bankers,researchers,entrepreneurs and in Politics. Basically a well cultured and a dynamic society in the field of academics and sports. Also famous for their number of chettinad palatial residence, temples and non -vegetarian cuisines.

Reference: Genetic admixture studies on four insitu evolved- Indian Academy of sciences.

Genetic studies on early immigrants mukkulathor