In Tamil Nadu, he waged a war against the Presidency armies in 1750–1759.

[1] He became a military leader in the town of Ettayapuram and ruler of Kattalangulam.

[4] Alagumuthu kone was defeated in battle against the British and Maruthanayagam's forces in 1759.

[5] In his memory, the government of Tamil Nadu conducts a Pooja ceremony every year on 11 July.

[2][6] As a tribute to Maveeran Alagumuthu Kone, the Government of India released a Postage Stamp featuring him on 26 December 2015.