Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. This palace is 3 km from Kannur town of Kerala state in south India. The place where this palace is now is called Kannur City. Arakkal family was the only Muslim royal family of Kerala that controlled parts of the coast and Lakshadweep. A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Turkish: Müslüman, Persian and Urdu: مسلمان) is an adherent of Islam. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Inside St. ... Kerala ( (Anglicised) or (native); Malayalam: േകരളം, — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... South India is a region of India that includes the entire Indian Peninsula, south of the Vindhya ranges. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ... Lakshadweep (Malayalam: ലക്ഷദ്വീപ് []) is the smallest Union Territory of India. ...

The Kannur Fort was owned for some time by Arakkal family. The Dutch captured the fort from Portuguese in 1663 they sold the fort to the Arakkal Ali Raja. St. ...

How a Muslim became Arakkal Raja

Mappila Bay and the old Arakkal Kingdom in the distance

Centuries back Kolathu Nadu (present Kannur district and near places) was ruled by Chirakkal Raja. While bathing in the Chirakkal kulam (pond), the daughter of the then ruler was drowned. Seeing this her friends cried and shouted. They were unable to rescue her. By the same time a Muslim boy walking nearby heard the shouting and went to see what was happening. He saw a girl was drowning in the pond. He knew it was the princess but at first he hesitated to save her because in that time there was untouchability practiced in Kerala. That meant if a lower caste person touched a higher caste person it was considered a sin and sometimes he might even have lost his life. The boy anyway jumped in to the pond and saved her. Since the girl was naked, the boy gave her his mundu — a long cloth used to cover the lower part of the body. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 724 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 724 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Boats in Mappila Bay and Kannur Fort in the far Moppila Bay is a natural and now a modernised fishing harbour situated near St. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ... Image File history File links Cquote1. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... Mooshaka kingdom, present Kasaragod, Kannur and other nearby places of north Kerala state in India, had come to be known as Kolathunad and the rulers known as Kolathiris. ... In South Asias caste system, an untouchable, dalit, or achuta is a person outside of the four castes, and considered below them. ... The mundu is a garment worn around the waist in Kerala related to the Dhoti as well as the Lungi. ... When this news reached the ruler, he called both her daughter and the Muslim boy to him. The boy was so afraid that he thought he will lose his life. As per the custom in that days, if a man gives a "pudava" (a long cloth used for covering body) to an unmarried woman, it is considered as if he and she got married. The elders and religious people advised the ruler that, two thing happened here, one is the kings daughter was touched by a Muslim the second thing was a boy gave "pudava" to his daughter (by giving boys "mundu" to the girl), meaning that the daughter cannot enter the palace anymore and also she got married by the Muslim boy. As per the custom the ruler had no other choice but give her daughter to the Muslim boy. The Raja was unhappy to give his daughter to a poor family, so he gave the boy some part of his country, and made him the ruler of that part. The area which was given to the boy was then onwards known as Arakkal and his family, Arakkal family. The rulers daughter was known as Arakkal Beebi. Many people believe that the place where the Chirakkal kulam (kulam means pond in Malayalam language) was, still exists today as the locality called Chirakkalkulam located between Thayatheru and Kannur City. Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... Chirakkalkulam is a small residential area near Kannur town of Kannur District, Kerala state, South India. ... Thayatheru is a small place in Kannur District of Kerala state, south India. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ...

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Another story

The more acceptable story goes like this around 17th century one of the Padanair (General) of Kolathiri Arayankulangara Nair converted to Islam due to the influence from Arab mercheants of Kannur and his wife was a daughter of Kolathiri,later they known as Arrakkal, around these time a lot of Musilim merchent families became financially influential in Malabar area and when Arrackal family got the control of Lakshadeep they almost got royal status later they got support from Mysoor also.

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Ali Rajas and Arakkal Beevis

Current ruler Sultana Aysha Aliraja Photo by Ziyad Adi Raja.

The Arakkal family followed a matriarchal system of descent. The elder most member of the family, male or female, was its head and ruler. While male rulers were called Ali Rajah, female rulers were known as Arakkal Beevis. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (587x739, 131 KB) Summary Present Arakkal Beevi Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (587x739, 131 KB) Summary Present Arakkal Beevi Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... A matriarchy is a tradition (and by extension a form of government) in which community power lies with the eldest mother of a community. ...

Current ruler is Sultana Aysha Aliraja.

History

Inside St.Angelo's fort

Muslims of Kerala have always believed that their origins in Kerala go back to 7th century AD when the religion originated in Arabia. The numbers increased in the 9th century. In the 8th century there were many centers for religious conversion in the state. Cheraman Perumal's pilgrimage to Mecca was a major influence in this regard. The history of Muslims in Kerala is closely intertwined with the history of Muslims in nearby Laccadives islands. Kerala's only Muslim kingdom was Kannanore's Arakkal family. Historians disagree as to the time period of Arakkal rulers. Some claim that ancient coins date the Arakkal rulers to the 8th century. Kerala historian A. Sridhara Menon seem to believe that the Arakkal kings came to power in 16th or 17th century and issued their coins at the earliest in the 18th century. One of the rulers that presided over the kingdom was Junumma Beevi who ruled for 49 years. By 1909 Arakkal rulers lost Cannanore and cantonment. By 1911 there was further decline with loss of chenkol and udaval (Sword). During those years they allied and clashed with the Portuguese, the Dutch, the French and the English. The British played the biggest part in removing all vestiges of titles and power from the Arakkal rulers. One of the last kings Arakkal Abdu Rahiman Ali Raja (1881 -1946) was active in helping his subjects. The last ruler was Ali Raja Mariumma Beevi Thangal. After her time the family broke up. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 726 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2016x1512, 726 KB)manojtv; personal I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1. ... A view of Arabian Sea from St. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Kerala ( (Anglicised) or (native); Malayalam: േകരളം, — ) is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. ... The Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula is a mainly desert peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia and an important part of the greater Middle East. ... This article belongs in one or more categories. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukarramah; Arabic: ‎) is the capital city of Saudi Arabias Makkah province, in the historic Hijaz region. ... Lakshadweep is a Union Territory of India. ... Inside St. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ... 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Inside St. ... 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ... Arakkal Ali Raja was a Muslim Raja (King in Malayalam language) of Arakkal Palace. ...

During the time of the Samuthiries the Muslims of Malabar played major role in the local army and navy as well as ambassadors to Arabia and China. They also forged alliances with Moslil rulers of Gujarat and Bijapur. Even before this period they had settlements in Perumathura, Thakkala, Thengapattanam, Poovar and Thiruvankottu in southern Travancore. Muslims from Pandi Desham migrated meantime for trade to Erattupetta, Kanjirappalli, Mundakayam, Peruvanthanam and Vandiperiyar in Kottayam district of Kerala. In the 17 th century trade links were established with places like Kayamkulam and Aleppy in the west. Zamorin is the anglicised version of Samoothirippadu or Samoothiri, a title of the rulers of the erstwhile Hindu state of Kozhikode (previously known as Calicut), located in the present day state of Kerala, India, between the 14th and 18th century AD. Manavikraman Raja, the Samoothiri of Kozhikode is famous for... Army (from French armée) can, in some countries, refer to any armed force. ... The multinational Combined Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) The British Grand Fleet, the supreme naval force of WW1 A rare occurrence of a 5-country multinational fleet, during Operation Enduring Freedom in the Oman Sea. ... Gujarat (Gujarati: , , IPA ; also spelled Gujrat and sometimes Gujarath. ... Bijapur (Kannada: ವಿಜಾಪುರ) is a district headquarters of the Bijapur district in the state of Karnataka. ... Poovar is a small coastal village in Trivandrum district of Kerala state, south India. ... Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) or Tamil திருவிதாங்கூர் was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Erattupetta is a town in Kottayam District of Kerala state, south India. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... For the district with the same name, see Kottayam District. ... Kayamkulam is one of the ancient marketing town in Alappuzha district of Kerala state, south India. ... Church Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. ...

It was during the time of Samuthiris that the title of Marakkar was created. During the reign of the four Marakkars played significant role in trade. During the time the second Marakkar Muslims spread from port areas to hillsides of Valapattanam, Thikkodi, Pandalayani, Kakkad, Kozhikode and Ponnani. From there many migrated to Palakkad. Muslim influence reached it's peak at the time of Kunjali Marakkar (4th). After Kunjali Marakkar and Samuthiri parted company Muslim influence declined. Zamorin (also Samoothiri) is a title of the kings of Kozhikode (Calicut), India. ... Valapattanam is a small town in Kannur district of Kerala in India. ... Thikkodi is a small village in Kozhikode district of Kerala state, south India. ... There are several places named Kakkad: Kakkad in Malapuram district of Kerala state, South India. ... Kozhikode district and city in Kerala Kozhikode in Malayalam കോഴിക്കോട്, also known as Calicut, is the third largest city (pop. ... Ponnani is a small town in Malappuram District of Kerala state in India. ... For the district with the same name, see Palakkad District. ... Mohammed Kunjali Marakkar was the Muslim naval chief of the Samoothiri Raja Manavikraman (Samoothiri was anglicized as Zamorin) a title of the Hindu kings of Kozhikode (anglicized Calicut, also known as Kolikottu), in present day state of Kerala, India during the 16th century. ...

During the Dutch period a prominent Muslim trader named Mooskoi spearheaded the development of trade centers in Chenganacherri, Pandalam, Kayamkulam, and Alappuza. Changanassery is a town in Kottayam district of Kerala, south India. ... Pandalam is a small town in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala state, south India. ... Kayamkulam is one of the ancient marketing town in Alappuzha district of Kerala state, south India. ... Church Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. ...

During the time of Hyderali and Tippu Sultan there was a revival amongst Muslims of Malabar. The Arakkal king signed a treaty with Hyderali. Samathuri followed up with his own treaty with Hyder. Engraving of Hyder Ali by William Dickes, 1846 Hyder Ali or Haidar Ali (c. ... Tipu sultans summer palace Tipu Sultan, also known as Tipu Sahib (1753 - May 4, 1799) was ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore from 1782, and one of the primary native sources of resistance to the establishment of British rule in India. ...

Predecessors

Rulers from Arakkal dyanasty

Ali Raja Ali (1545 - 1591)

Ali Raja Abubakar I (1591 - 1607)

Ali Raja Abubakar II (1607 - 1610)

Ali Raja Muhammad Ali I (1610 - 1647)

Ali Raja Muhammad Ali II (1647 - 1655)

Ali Raja Kamal (1655 - 1656)

Ali Raja Muhammad Ali III (1656 - 1691)

Ali Raja Ali II (1691 - 1704)

Ali Raja Kunhi Amsa I (1704 - 1720)

Ali Raja Muhammad Ali IV (1720 - 1728)

Ali Raja Bibi Harrabichi Kadavube (1728 - 1732)

Ali Raja Bibi Junumabe I (1732 - 1745)

Ali Raja Kunhi Amsa II (1745 - 1777)

Ali Raja Bibi Junumabe II (1777 - 1819)

Ali Raja Bibi Mariambe (1819 - 1838)

Ali Raja Bibi Hayashabe (1838 - 1852)

Ali Raja Abdul Rahman I (1852 - 1870)

Ali Raja Musa Ali (1870 - 1899)

Ali Raja Muhammad Ali V (1899 - 1907)

Ali Raja Bibi Imbichi (1907 - 1911)

Ali Raja Ahmad Ali (1911 - 1921)

Ali Raja Bibi Ayesha (1921 - 1931)

Ali Raja Abdul Rahman II (1931 - 1946)

Ali Raja Bibi Arakkal Mariumma (1946 - 1947)

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See also

• Kannur
• Kannur Fort - (St. Angelo Fort)
• Thalassery Fort
• Chirakkal Raja
• Mappila Bay