Parappanad

Parappanad was a former Hindu feudal city state in Malabar, India.[1] In 1425, the country divided into Northern Parappanad (Beypore kingdom) and Southern Parappanad (Parappur Swarupam). Northern Parappanad (Beypore kingdom or Karippa Kovilakam) included Panniyankara, Beypore and Cheruvannur of Kozhikkode Taluk. Southern Parappanad included parts of Tirur Taluk and the town Parappanangadi. Parappanad Kingdom was a dependent of the Zamorins of Calicut. In the middle of 18th centaury, Royal Family of Parappanad Kingdom found political refuge in Travencore due to the invasion of Tipu Sultan of Mysore. The Koyi Thampurans (aristocratic houses in Travancore who provided spouses for the Travancore princesses) are believed to be descendants of this lineage.

They were one of the only recognized kshatriya lineages of medieval Kerala along with the Cochin Royal Family.[2]

References
  1. Logan, William (2006). Malabar Manual, Mathrubhumi Books, Calicut. ISBN 978-81-8264-046-7
  2. Unni, K. Raman (31 May 1961). "Caste in south Malabar a study of social stratification in south Malabar". Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda: 108 – via Shodhganga.

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