Mannanar dynasty

Mannanar Dynasty
?–1902 AD
Mannanar - The Thiyyar King
Mannanar - The Thiyyar King
StatusFeudatory
CapitalMuthedath Aramanakkal-Anjukoor vazhcha
Capital-in-exileKannur, Kasargod, Eruvessi- Malabar, Kerala,--  India
Common languagesMalayalam
Religion
Hinduism
GovernmentFeudal
History 
• Established
?
1902 AD
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Mushika dynasty
Company rule in India
Today part ofKannur, kerala, India,

The Mannanar dynasty (Malayalam: [mɐn:ɐnɐr]) was a Thiyya dynasty in Malabar,[1][2][3] near present-day Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala.[4][5][6][7] The ruins of Mannanar palace can still be seen at the foothills of the Ghats borders of Coorg.[3] The ancient palace in Eruvesi to the northwest of Taliparamba was called as Anju Aramana. Kunnathoor Padi, Muthappan Madapura and Padikutti were their royal family temples.[8]

The head of the Mannanar royal family travelled in a palanquin and was guarded by retainers wearing swords and shield. He had more than 200 armed Nair soldiers.[9][10] He also held special ranks and privileges, like the titles of "Mannanar" or "Amachchiyar".[11][12][13] The ruler who held the third position was known as Vazhunnavar.[14]

A Mannanar leader with title "Muthedath Aramanakkal" had the authority to decide disputes within the caste and jurisdiction was invoked on appeal. Leaders like Kunhi Kelappaan Mannanar and Krishnan Vazhunnavar held lands in the eastern hilly tracts of Chirakkal Thaluk and is noted for giving refuge to other castes.[15][16]

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  13. ^ E.M.S. Namboothiripad. National books Agency, 1967 kerala page 251 Kerala:Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
  14. ^ Ajay Skaria, M. S. S. Pandian, Shail Mayaram (2005). Muslims, Dalits, and the Fabrications of History. Permanent Black and Ravi Dayal Publisher. p. 192. ISBN 9788178241159.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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  16. ^ P.J Rajedran, "Kshethravinjyanakosham" (Malayalam) 2000. Google Books, page. 103