Cherayi Panicker

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Cherayi Panicker was a status or title given by the Zamorin to selected families in the Malappuram district and the adjoining Thrissur district. Today descendants of two branches reside in present day Ponnani taluk and Chavakkad area of ​​Malappuram district. In the past, the Panikanmars were the main soldiers of the Zamorin king.[1] They belong to the Thiyyar caste. Cherai Kalari was very popular at that time i still exists.[2]

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According to M.S.A.Rao "The Thiyyar formed part of the army of the Zamorin of Calicut, which fought against Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. The Zamorin bestowed upon the head of the Thiyyar family in the North Malabar, the title of cherayi panikkar (proficient in arm)".[3]The Cherayi Panickars in Ponnani taluk were reputed for their proven mastery over the war science and their excellence in the tactics of swordsmanship. They were given privileges at par with the nobles and lords by the Zamootiri.[4]

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  1. ^ R.Ranganatha Puja,(1948) Vol.1 "India's Legacy: The world's heritage" Basel mission book depot, page. 183
  2. ^ Edgar Thurston (1906). Caste and Tribes Southern India. Regachari Google books.
  3. ^ M.S.A.Rao (1987). social movements and social transformation a study of two back word. manohar publication. p. 24. ISBN 9780836421330.
  4. ^ S.N.Sadasivan (2000). A Social History of India. APH Publishing, Google books. p. 352-353. ISBN 9788176481700.
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