Multiple choice general knowledge history Which character has the nickname as Ponniyin Selvan? Vandhiyathevan Sendhan Amuthan Arul Mozhi Varman Madhurandhaka Devar Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Ponniyin Selvan is the nickname of Arul Mozhi Varman, who later became the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola I. This name means 'the beloved son of Ponni (river Kaveri)'.