Kurup of Travancore

Kerala title or caste name

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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 powerful warlords, also 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. The Nair Kurup caste is unrelated to other Kurups. It is important not to confuse them with the Ambalavasi Kurup, Kurup Caste, Kalari Kurup, etc., as they have distinct identities and no relation with the Nair caste Kurup.[1]

Ethnic group

Kurup

The painting depicts an old man from the Nair caste of medieval Kerala

Regions with significant populations
Kerala
Languages
Malayalam, Sanskrit
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Nair Pillai, Madampi, Malayali Brahmin

## Etymology

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The word "Kurup" originated from the Sanskrit word "Guru," which means 'Master' or "Spiritual teacher".

"Kurup" is a title of nobility among Nair subcastes, other higher titles of nairs such as Pillai, Unnithan, Thampi, Varma, etc.[1]

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, The temple associated with Ettara Yogam

Well-known Kurups of Travancore include Azhakath Kurup, a Nair noble man who represented Nairs in the Ettara Yogam or the King and Council of Eight, the longstanding administrative setup of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple for centuries.[1][2]

## Notable people

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For more, see List of Nairs.

Madavoor Vasudevan Nair, veteran Kathakali artist Vennikkulam Gopala Kurup, Indian poet

* Azhakathu Padmanabha Kurup, Indian scholar
* O. N. V. Kurup, Indian poet
* Madavoor Vasudevan Nair, Kathakali artist
* Raghava Kurup Narendra Prasad, Indian actor
* K. N. P. Kurup, Indian politician
* K. Narayana Kurup, Indian politician
* Parvathy Jayaram, Indian actress
* Guru Kunchu Kurup, Kathakali artist
* M. R. Kurup, Indian scientist
* P. Narayana Kurup, Indian poet
* Vennikkulam Gopala Kurup, Indian poet
* Bhama Kurup, Indian actress
* Saiju Kurup, Indian actor

## References

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1. ^ a b c d Lannoy, Mark de (1997). The Kulasekhara Perumals of Travancore: History and State Formation in Travancore from 1671 to 1758. Leiden University. p. 201\. ISBN 978-90-73782-92-1.
2. ^ "Introduction: Pilgrimage, Landscape, Heritage", Christian Pilgrimage, Landscape and Heritage, Routledge, pp. 17–37, 5 December 2014, retrieved 28 December 2023

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Travancore region

Districts|

* Kanyakumari (Part)
* Thiruvananthapuram
* Kollam
* Pathanamthitta
* Alappuzha
* Kottayam
* Idukki
* Ernakulam (Part)

Towns and
cities|

* Nagarcoil
* Kanyakumari
* Thovala
* Suchindram
* Manavalakurichy
* Kaliyakkavilai
* Mandaikadu
* Marthandam
* Neyyoor
* Thiruvithancode
* Kolachal
* Thiruvananthapuram
* Parassala
* Neyyattinkara
* Nedumangadu
* Venjaramoodu
* Aryanad
* Vembayam
* Chirayinkeezhu
* Attingal
* Varkala
* Avanavancherry
* Kallambalam
* Kilimanoor
* Kottarakkara
* Neduvathoor
* Ayoor
* Anchal
* Edamulackal
* Chadayamangalam
* Chathannoor
* Kalluvathukkal
* Kottiyam
* Kollam
* Paravur
* Parippally
* Munroethuruth
* Mayyanad
* Punalur
* Pathanapuram
* Manchalloor
* Pidavoor
* Adoor
* Konni
* Pathanamthitta
* Kozhencherry
* Aranmula
* Kumbanad
* Ranni
* Vadasserikkara
* Mallapally
* Tiruvalla
* Parumala
* Mannar
* Edathua
* Chengannur
* Mavelikkara
* Padanilam
* Nilakkal
* Chettikulangara
* Kayamkulam
* Haripad
* Ambalappuzha
* Alappuzha
* Mankombu
* Mararikulam
* Cherthala
* Aroor
* Changanacherry
* Vazhoor
* Karukachal
* Kottayam
* Kumarakam
* Pambadi
* Ettumanoor
* Vaikom
* Kaduthuruthy
* Thalayolaparambu
* Kuravilangad
* Palai
* Uzhavoor
* Poonjar
* Erattupetta
* Kanjirappally
* Ponkunnam
* Erumely
* Mundakayam
* Vagamon
* Peermade
* Kumily
* Kattappana
* Adimali
* Vechoor
* North Paravur
* Alengad
* Angamaly
* Kalady
* Aluva
* Perumbavoor
* Muvattupuzha
* Kothamangalam
* Arakuzha
* Koothattukulam
* Piravom
* Kolenchery
* Kizhakkambalam
* Idukki
* Thodupuzha
* Painavu
* Munnar
* Devikulam
* Kannan Devan Hills
* Marayur
* Adimali
* Udumbanchola
* Nedumkandam
* Kattappana
* Rajakkad

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Princely states of the Madras States Agency during the British Raj

Salute states|

* Banganapalle
* Cochin
* Pudukkottai
* Travancore

Non-salute states|

* Sandur

* List of princely states of British India (alphabetical)

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