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Kurup of Travancore
Kerala title or caste name / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kurup of Travancore (alternatively Guyrip, Kuruppu or Kuruppanmar), meaning "Guru" in Sanskrit was a title used by Nairs in the Kingdom of Travancore,[1] many among them were experts in Kalaripayattu, serving as warriors and army generals. Additionally, a segment of the Nair Kurup belonged to the "Naaduvaazhi" and landlord class in Venad until the 17th century and they mostly belongs to the Illam and other subcastes in Travancore Nair caste. Kurup is also the title of Kiriyath Nairs in Malabar and Cochin. The Nair Kurup caste is unrelated to other Kurups. It is important not to confuse them with the Kurup Caste, Kalari Kurup, etc., as they have distinct identities.[1]
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![]() Padmanabhaswamy Temple, centre of the power for the Nairs of Travancore | |
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Kerala | |
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Malayalam, Sanskrit | |
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Hinduism | |
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Nambiar, Nair Pillai, Madampi, Malayali Brahmin |
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