Joseph Azar (prince)
Joseph Azar was a Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, South India. He was a descendant of Joseph Rabban.[1] Azar lived in the 14th century CE.
In 1340 Joseph Azar became embroiled in a conflict over succession with his brother. The ensuing strife led to intervention by neighboring potentates and the eradication of Jewish autonomy in South India.[2][1] [3]
Resources[]
- Blady, Ken. Jewish Communities in Exotic Places. Northvale, N.J.: Jason Aronson Inc., 2000. pp. 115–130.
See also[]
External links[]
- Jews of Cochin — Picture of Joseph Azar in the Paradesi Synagogue
Categories:
- 14th-century Indian people
- Cochin Jews
- Mizrahi Jews
- Indian Jews
- Jewish royalty
- History of Kerala
- Jewish biography stubs
- Indian royalty stubs