At an early age , Martanda was adopted by Ramachandra Tondaiman as he did not have any male heirs of his own .
Martanda was Brihadambal 's third son .
At an early age , son was adopted by Ramachandra Tondaiman as Martanda did not have any male heirs of Martanda 's own .
Martanda was Brihadambal 's third son .