Gulam Kadir Navalar
Fourth Nakkeerar Ghulam Kadiru Navalar | |
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| Born | 1833 |
| Died | 23 January 1908 |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Spouse | Makdoom kani Ammal |
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Kulāmkātir̲u Nāvalar (1833–1908) was a Tamil poet. He was proficient in Tamil, Arabic and English. He wrote a wide range of literature, including poems, prose literature, three literary translations, two grammar books, and two other texts. His books were nationalized by the Tamil Nadu government in 2007. He composed many types of literature including Kappiyams, Kalambakams, Koivas, Anthadis, Malas, and text books. He was the first to bring the history of Nagor Nayak into a book (Kanjul Karamathu). One of his best students was Thiramalai Adigalar.