Senaithalaivar

Senaithalaivar (Tamil: சேனைத்தலைவர்) is a Tamil speaking caste mainly from south and central Tamil Nadu. They are also known by the names Senaikudiyar and Ilaivaniar.Senaithalaivar were the nobility, aristocracy of the ancient Tamil order (Chera/Chola/Pandya/Sangam era) and had close relations with the different royal dynasties. Mainly dominated in Cholan and Pandiyan dynasties.Direct surnames such as Senaiyar ,Senathipathi should be used and indirect surname Chettiar,Mudalyar,Moopanar and Pillai are used by them for upgrade in society on those olden days.