Chinali

Malabar Chinese Muslim Warrior

Chinali (also called Chiang,) is Chinese Muslim who was a Fusta sailor, later was rescued by Kunjali Marakkar IV, becoming a trusted lieutenant and excuted by the Portuguese during the Siege of Kottakkal.

## Origins[edit]

A Fusta, Chinali worked for a Arab Fusta owner.

According to some resources, he is Chinese Muslim, who worked for an Arab fusta owner in Mekala when he was young and later was taken captive by the Portuguese. He was rescued by Kunjali Marakkar IV during a raid of a Portuguese vessel.[1]

His original name was Chiang.

## A lieutenant[edit]

After the rescue, he was called as "Chinali" by Kunjali, he trained himself to be warrior and became a loyal ally to Kunjali because he treated Chinali in an affectionate way. He used to be along with him during wars and battles and also protected kunjali at any cost.

## Siege of Kottakkal[edit]

This siege was against Kunjali by the Portuguese and Zamorin Forces in the Fort of Kottakkal. During the Siege, Kunjali, Chinali and Kunjali's men were able to defeat the Forces. But later was captured by the Portuguese after backstabbing Kunjali by the ruler of Zamorin. They were sent Goa for Trials and given Death Sentences.

## Death[edit]

After the Execution of Kunjali in 1600 CE, Chinali and his Kunjali's men tried to but captured by the Portuguese. Before being execution, he was converted to Christianity. After the Execution, he was buried in the ground.

## Popular culture[edit]

In the Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, the role of "Chinali" was played by Jay J Jakrit.

## References[edit]

1. ^ "The story of Chinali". Retrieved 2023-11-30.

## External links[edit]

* https://www.thisday.app/realme/details/chinali-the-forgotten-lieutenant