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has gloss | eng: Izhathu Mannanars was one of the Thiyya royal dynasties that ruled some parts of Malabar in present day Kannur and Kasaragod districts between the 6th and the 12th centuries. Mannanars (means kings or rulers) were title bestowed to this royal family, muthedathu Aramanakkal family. Eldest member of the family was called Vazhunnor. Chirakkal was headquarters of this dynasty. Female members were called Ammachiyaars. They given refuge to Antarjanams, Namboothiri woman, who were declared outcaste in a smarthavicharam, an inquiry held an Antarjanam is suspected of adultery. They believed to follow Buddhism as the religion. This Family maintained their royal status (not Buddhist heritage) even after brahmanization of Kerala. |
lexicalization | eng: Izhathu Mannanars |
instance of | c/Dynasties of India |
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