Pusalan

Puslan is a community-status group of Muslims in Kerala, south India. They were the traditional sea fishermen of the central Malabar Coast (northern Kerala).[1][2]

The other Mappilas used call them "Kadappurattukar", while themselves were known as "Angadikkar". Pusalan boats are owned collectively by a lineage, and each individual is entitled to a share of the profits. The catches are sold by the Pusalar to other communities, and very rarely are involved in selling their catch.[1]

  1. ^ a b Siddidqui, M. K. A., editor. Marginal Muslim Communities in India 501-514.
  2. ^ Kunhali, V. "Muslim Communities in Kerala to 1798" PhD Dissertation Aligarh Muslim University (1986) [1] Archived 26 May 2019 at the Wayback Machine