Kurup of Travancore
Kurup of Travancore is a title given to Nairs who held the status of "Naaduvaazhi"- the lord of small kingdoms.
Kurup of Travancore (alternatively Guyrip, Kuruppu or Kuruppanmar) was a title used by Nairs in the Kingdom of Travancore, many among them were experts in Kalaripayattu, serving as warriors and army generals. Additionally, a segment of the Nair Kurup belonged to the landlord class in South Kerala until the 18th century and they mostly belongs to the Illam and other subcastes in Travancore Nair caste. 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.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, centre of the power for the Nairs of Travancore | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Travancore, Kerala | |
| Languages | |
| Malayalam, Sanskrit | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nambiar, Nair Pillai, Madampi, Malayali Brahmin |
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