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Kurup of Travancore

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Kurup of Travancore (alternatively Guyrip, Kuruppu or Kuruppanmar) was a sub caste / title used by Nairs in the Kingdom of Travancore[1] who held Naduvazhi status.They belong to the Nair caste. There is also a category of warriors among them(padakuruppu). These were mainly soldiers.

References

  1. ^ Lannoy, Mark de (1997). The Kulasekhara Perumals of Travancore: History and State Formation in Travancore from 1671 to 1758. Leiden University. ISBN 978-90-73782-92-1.