How did Unniyarcha died?
Unniyarcha, who died of old age, lived in the 16th century. There have been reports claiming that Unniyarcha of Puthooram family was captured by Tipu of Mysore who attacked Malabar in 1789. This is patently wrong, because Tipu reached Malabar nearly 200 years after the death of the valiant Unniyarcha.
Who married Unniyarcha?
Unniyarcha was married to Kunhiraman during her teens (Aaatumanammel Unniarcha as it appears was born around 1769 and must have been married at 1784 or so).
Was Unniyarcha a real person?
According to legend, Unniyarcha was most known for her deadly skill with the whip-like Urumi, a unique type of sword that is native to Kerala….Unniyarcha.
| Puthooram Veetil Unniyarcha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unniyarcha 16th century Kadathanad |
| Other names | Puthooram Putri |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Style | Kalaripayattu |
Who is Aromal Chekavar?
Aromal Chekavar, also known as Puthooram Veettil Aromal Chekavar, was a warrior who is believed to have lived during the sixteenth century in the North Malabar region of Kerala, India. They were warriors from a Thiyyar Community. He was chief among the chieftains of Puthooram and a veteran in the art of the dual.
Are Chekavar ezhavas?
Chekavars were not Thiyya or Ezhava. They never did professions like coconut tree climbing and farming in the agricultural lands of wealthy landlords. They were a separate warrior community.
What caste is Thiyya?
Ezhava of Malabar is known as Thiyya. Pinarayi Vijayan was born in Malabar. The only difference is Ezhavas were economically and socially backward while Thiyyas were a forward caste until the 1950s.
Who is Thacholi Othenan?
Another legendary warrior from North Kerala at the end of the 16th century. Highly stylised songs and stories of his valor and chivalry abound. He lived some 500 years ago.
Are Ezhavas Aryans?
Ezhavas don’t have a north indian origin, they migrated from Srilanka to Kerala during the Chera era. They are Avarnas i.e. outside the chaturvarna system of Hinduism and are below Shudras in caste status.
Are Ezhava and Thiyya same?
Is Thandan and Thiyya same?
Thandan is the hereditary headman of a Thiyyar tara (village) and is a Thiyyar by caste. He is appointed by the senior Rani of the Zamorin’s family or by a local Raja in territories outside the Zamorin’s jurisdiction. Thandan becomes the jenmi of the dhesam or dhesavazhi.
Is Thacholi Othenan a Nair?
Thacholi Chandu was a warrior and a legendary hero who is believed to have lived during 17 th century in North Malabar region of Kerala, India. He belonged to the Thacholi family of Nair community.
