47-471: (Redirected from Valluvanad ) Valluvanadu may refer to: Kingdom of Valluvanad , in north-central Kerala, India, 1124–1793 Valluvanadu district , a proposed new district within the state of Kerala [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with the same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
94-685: A part of the freedom struggle, a favorable environment was created for the seeds of a national political outlook to germinate in Valanchery. After the Guruvayur Temple Satyagraha and Kelappan's fast, a referendum was held to get the views of the upper caste Hindus of Ponnani taluk . The central office of the referendum was Valanchery. It was on this occasion that prominent national leaders including Kasturba Gandhi , C. R. Das 's sister Urmila Devi, Sadashiva Rao, C. Rajagopalachari , and U. Gopala Menon, visited Valanchery. V. T. Bhattathiripad
141-560: A political entity, from the 9th and early 10th century, are references to a region within the Ay kingdom in the south Kerala, then a vassal to the Pandya kingdom. It is possible that the new chiefdom in central Kerala (within the kingdom of the Chera Perumals) derives its origin from this eponymous subdivision in south Kerala. Valluvanad was ruled by a Samanthan Nair clan known as Vellodis, similar to
188-442: A sum of Rs. 38,410.20 to the company within the year (later increased to Rs. 41,594.20 ). The agreement also mandated revenue collection from all minor landholders who, prior to Tipu's rule, only contributed to war efforts. The agreement, in essence, sought to continue revenue collection as per the reforms Tipu had made. Appointment of ministers or other employees in government, or employees engaged in revenue collection, had to be with
235-431: Is also a notable figure in this group. The first Indian National Congress committee in Valanchery was formed in 1936. The Muslim League was formed in 1938 here. During the hike of rice prices, Valanchery Matta Rice had possessed a position in the newspapers. As a result of the efforts of Mazhuvanchery Damodaran Namboothiri and others, a united currency group ( Aikya Nanaya Sangham ) had functioned in Valanchery. After
282-559: Is also stated as being within this region. The plates refer to Karunandadakan (having the title of "Sree Vallabhan") and the establishment of the temple at Parthivasekharapuram (Shri Parthasarathy Temple at Parthivapuram in the Kanyakumari district). Inscriptions at the Shiva temple at Thiruvotriyur (late 10th century) describing the life of Vellan Kumaran states that he is from a place called "Nandikkarai Puttur" (present-day Thirunandikkara), and
329-451: Is the largest school under the private sector in the Tirur educational district. Kattipparuthi Grama Panchayat, which was upgraded to a Special Grade Panchayat in 1980, was renamed Valanchery in 1981. Valanchery became one of the major commercial and educational hubs of South Malabar region during the last decades. It was upgraded to a Municipality in the year 2015. Now Valanchery is one of
376-622: Is the son of the Valluvanad chieftain ('valabha rashtra natha') Rajasekhara. Vellan Kumaran is described as a commander in the Chola army in the famous Battle of Takkolam (948-49 CE) and considered a close confidante of Chola prince Rajaditya. Valluvanad was one of the chiefdoms within the kingdom of the Chera Perumals (until the 12th century). The chieftain of Valluvanad, the nadu-udayavar, claimed authority through kinship and descent. The Hundred,
423-568: The Eradis of neighbouring Eranad and Nedungadis of Nedunganad . The rulers of Valluvanad were known by the title Valluvakonathiri / Vellattiri . The geographical bounds of Valluvanad are hard to assess from available sources, and did vary significantly in time. It has been generally described as the region between the knolls of Pandalur Hills (a hill that separates old Eranad Taluk from Valluvanad Taluk, located in Malappuram - Manjeri area) and
470-583: The Koya of Kozhikode , the Samoothiri's fighters advanced by both land and sea. The main force under the command of Samoothiri himself attacked, encamping at Triprangode , an allied force of Valluvanadu and Perumpadappu from the north. Meanwhile, another force under the Eralppadu commanded a fleet across the sea and landed at Ponnani and later moved to Thirumanasseri, with the intention to descend on Tirunavaya from
517-618: The Mamankam festivals , held once in 12 years and the endless wars against the Samoothiri of Kozhikode. The region came under the direct control of the Kozhikode Samoothiris in 13th/14th century CE by the defeat of Valluvakonathiris in Tirunavaya War . Assisted by the warriors of their subordinate chiefs (Chaliyam, Beypore , Tanur and Kodungallur ) and the Muslim naval fleet under
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#1732851789679564-717: The South Malabar . A major part of Ernad Taluk was under Walluvanad before the expansion of the Ernad in 13th-14th centuries. Some of the Amsoms in this division was part of the Ernad Taluk. It consisted of the following 26 Amsoms : 2. Walluvanad The Amsoms in this division was comparatively later acquisition by the Zamorin in the territory of the Walluvanad Raja . It consisted of
611-546: The Zamorin of Calicut and the Kingdom of Cochin . It consisted of the following 6 Amsoms : Valanchery Valanchery is a major municipal town in Malappuram district , Kerala , India . It is one of the four municipalities in Tirur Taluk , besides Tirur , Kottakkal , and Tanur . It is situated about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast to Karipur International Airport and 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwards to
658-562: The Zamorin of Calicut . Nedunganad was added to Valluvanad Taluk only in 1860's. Valluvanad Taluk was one of the two Taluk added in the Malappuram Revenue Division of Malabar District . The other Taluk in Malappuram Division was Eranad . 1. Vellatiri (Walluvanad Proper) Vellatiri (Walluvanad Proper) was the sole remaining territory of the Walluvanad Raja ( Valluvakonathiri ), who had once ruled majority of
705-401: The 12 municipal towns in Malappuram district , and forms a part of the Malappuram metropolitan area , which is also the fourth largest urban agglomeration in the state according to the latest census conducted in 2011 . Religion in Valanchery (2011) The total population under municipality limits is 40,318 according to the 2011 census . Males form 48.1% and females 51.9%. Malayalam is
752-538: The Chera Perumal. Other references to Valluvanad With the fall of the Chera Perumal kingdom around the 12th century, the various autonomous chiefdoms became independent. A Valluvanad ruler is mentioned as a witness in the Viraraghava Copper Plates from 1225. The Brahmins of Sukapuram were supporters of Valluvanad. After the fall of Chera Perumal kingdom in the 12th century, the right to preside over
799-447: The Taluk. The Taluk was created in 1860–61. The headquarters of Valluvanad Taluk was Perinthalmanna , which is located three km (1.9 mi) away from its main suburb Angadipuram . Until 1860's Nedunganad (Pattambi-Ottapalam-Cherpulassery are south of River Thuthapuzha ), which was the original land of Nedungathirippad , was a separate Taluk, and was considered as the ruling area of
846-467: The Taluks of Eranad and Ponnani in the erstwhile Malabar District . Cheranad had been under the direct rule of the Zamorin of Calicut during the late medieval period. The pottery industry and the blacksmith community, which has adopted it as a traditional caste occupation, were a part of Valanchery's identity. Changampally Mammi Gurukkal was a well-known figure in martial arts and neurology. In 1932, as
893-647: The Tirunavaya Mamankam festival (as the 'Rakshapurusha') passed on to the Vellattiri (according to local traditions). When the zamorin (the samoothiri) of Calicut became a major force in Kerala, they made inroads into Valluvanad and even usurped the right to preside over the Mamankam . The zamorin eventually extended his kingdom as east as Nilambur and as deep as Venkattakota (now called Kottakkal) . Ever since,
940-582: The Valluvanad Proper) remained to Vellattiri The following regions (known as Valluvanad-zamorin) were controlled the zamorin of Calicut ("latest acquisition" by zamorin from Vellattiri) By the treaty of Seringapatam (1792), Tipu Sultan ceded half of his territories, including Malabar, to the English East India Company. The Valluvanad Raja, back from exile in Travancore (where the family
987-495: The Valluvanad in northern Kerala, ruled by hereditary chieftains, was possibly organised in the beginning of the 10th century with a chieftain or general from Valluvanad in the south Kerala nominated as hereditary chieftain so that the name of Valluvanad was also transplanted there. Rayiran Chathan, the chieftain (the udayavar) of Valluvanad, is mentioned as a witness in the Jewish copper plates of Cochin ( c. 1000 ) issued by
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#17328517896791034-569: The Vellattiri used to send groups of suicide warriors (known as the Chavers) to kill the king of Calicut during the Mamankam and the Thaippuyam festivals and recover the long-lost right. According to historians, "... the caver of Valluvanatu died fighting to avenge the death or defeat of their master and died fighting regularly at Tirunavaya for a long period. It means that the caver died fighting at Tirunavaya even after many generations. Thus it takes
1081-554: The battle, which dragged on for almost a decade. At last, the Valluvanadu minister was captured by Samoothiri's warriors and executed at Padapparambu, and his province (Ten Kalams, including Kottakkal and Panthalur) was occupied by the Samoothiri. The Kizhakke Kovilakam Munalappadu, who took a leading part in this campaign, received half of the newly captured province from Samoothiri as a gift. The loss of this fiercely loyal chief minister
1128-457: The battles, the Nairs abandoned the settlement and Kozhikode infested Thirunavaya. The battles along the western borders of Valluvanadu were bitter, for they were marked by treachery and crime. Panthalur and Ten Kalams came under Kozhikode only after a protracted struggle. The assassination of a minister of Kozhikode by the chief minister of Valluvanadu while visiting Kottakkal in Valluvanadu sparked
1175-403: The conquest of Zamorin of Calicut . In early medieval period, Valluvakonathiri conquered a larger portion of Nedunganad ( Pattambi - Ottapalam - Shoranur - Cherpulassery area), which was under the rule of Nedungathirippad . However Nedunganad was annexed by the Zamorin of Calicut in 15th century CE. The Nedumpuram Palace near Thiruvalla belongs to Valluvanad Royal family. The chiefdom
1222-519: The consent of the company. The agreement also stipulated that only the company's merchants had the right to procure pepper grown in Valluvanad. A detachment of sepoys would also be stationed at Angadipuram. In May 1793 the Joint Commissioners dismissed the Raja and assumed direct management of the country. Inability to preserve the peace of the district (primarily owing to Mappila uprisings prevalent in
1269-580: The district headquarters, and forms a part of Malappuram metropolitan area . It is also one of the major commercial towns under the Malappuram urban agglomeration. Valanchery, which was a part of the erstwhile princely state of the Valluvanad in the early medieval period, had been under the direct control of the Zamorin of Calicut following the Tirunavaya war of 14th century CE. During British Raj , Valanchery
1316-420: The early 12th century to the end of the 18th century. Prior to that, and since the late 10th century, Valluvanad existed as an autonomous chiefdom within the kingdom of the Chera Perumals . The disintegration of the Chera Perumal kingdom in early 12th century led to the independence of the various autonomous chiefdoms of the kingdom, Valluvanad being one of them. The earliest mention of the term "Valluvanad" as
1363-462: The east by the Attappadi Hills during their zenith in the early Middle Ages. The capital of erstwhile Valluvanad was at the present-day town of Angadipuram . According to local legends, the last Cheraman Perumal ruler gave a vast extension of land in South Malabar during his journey to Mecca to one of their governors, Valluvakonathiri , and left for pilgrimage. Valluvanad was famous for
1410-415: The following 7 Amsoms : 3. Nedunganad Nedunganad had been under the Zamorin for some time. After the disintegration of Perumals of Mahodayapuram , Nedunganad became independent. It was ruled by Nedungadis . Later it came under the Zamorin's kingdom . It consisted of the following 27 Amsoms : 4. Kavalappara Kavalappara had its own Nairs , who owed a sort of nominal allegiance both to
1457-581: The form of blood feud ..." Notes from historian K. V. Krishna Ayyar The country marked as "Valluvanad Proper" in the Company records was the sole remaining territory under the control of the Valluvanad "Raja" (chieftain) at the time of the Mysorean invasion of Kerala . The chieftain and his family fled to Travancore. At the time of the Mysore conquest the following amsams (of the 1887 Valluvanad and Ernad taluks,
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1504-464: The head of a large column and stormed Tirunavaya . In spite of the fact that the warriors of Valluvanadu did not get the timely help of Perumpadappu, they fought vigorously and the battle dragged on. In the meantime, the Kozhikode minister Mangattachan was also successful in turning Kadannamanna Elavakayil Vellodi (junior branch of Kadannamanna) to their side. Finally, two Valluvanadu princes were killed in
1551-479: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Valluvanadu&oldid=1185985348 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kingdom of Valluvanad Valluvanad was an independent chiefdom in present-day central Kerala that held power from
1598-514: The main access to the sea. At that time a larger part of the basins of Chaliyar and Kadalundi River were ruled by Valluvakonathiri . In its maximal extend, its northern boundary was Thrikkulam at Tirurangadi in Tirurangadi Taluk and southern border was Edathara near Palakkad . A larger portion of what is presently called Eranad region was originally under the Kingdom of Valluvanad before
1645-523: The matrilineal system), were titled as: all five were eligible for malikhana The eldest two female members were titled as (both were eligible for malikhana ) Apart from this, the eldest female members of each kovilakam have their own rights and privileges. The Amsoms included in Walluvanad Taluk was classified into four divisions- Vellatiri (Walluvanad proper) , Walluvanad , Nedunganad , and Kavalappara . There were 64 Amsoms in
1692-535: The military organisation of the chiefdom, was the "aru-nurruvar" (the Six Hundred). The Vellattiri chieftain (the udayavar) initially exercised suzerain rights over a large portion of central Kerala. A 10th century Chera inscription from Irinjalakuda temple, declaring its protection by the Six Hundred of Valluvanad, shows either the southern extent of the border (or influence) of the chiefdom. Some scholars state that
1739-493: The region (in the north) was known as the Arangottu Swaroopam , possibly because the original home of the family was at Arangode ( Arangottukara ) along Bharathappuzha river near present-day Shoranur . Another possible location for the original home of the family is in the present Kuruva - Makkaraparamba area . There is an Arangottu Siva temple as well there. Kuruva was a part of Valluvanad kingdom while Arangottukara
1786-527: The region) and shortfall in revenue collections were cited as the main reasons . Dispute over the management of the three districts formerly belonging to Palgautcherry (Palakkad) had led to the withdrawal of Raja's authority of those districts even earlier . A pension agreement was then settled on between the Raja and the company. Some details and characteristics of Valluvanad kingdom/principality (northern). Source: The eldest five male sthanis (the designates), in order of seniority (eldest male member in
1833-706: The seashore of Ponnani . The country covered the Bharathapuzha river basin in the south to the Pandalur Hills in the north. On the west, it was bounded by the Arabian Sea at the port Ponnani and on the east by Attappadi Hills . In the 12th century, Valluvanad had parts of present-day Nilambur ( Nilambur - Wandoor - Karuvarakundu - Tuvvur area), Eranad ( Pandikkad - Manjeri - Malappuram areas), Tirur ( Tirunavaya - Athavanad - Kottakkal - Valanchery areas), and Ponnani Taluks within it, with Ponnani port providing
1880-549: The south with the help of the warriors of the Thirumanasseri Brahmins. Eralppadu also prevented the warriors of Perumpadappu from joining Valluvanadu forces. The Muslim merchants and commanders at Ponnani supported the Kozhikode force with food, transport, and provisions. The warriors of the Eralppadu moved north and crossed the Bharathappuzha and took up position on the northern side of the river. The Koya marched at
1927-576: The war, as a result of K. Kelappan 's efforts in Malabar, the Firka Consumer Co-operative Society was formed on a Firka basis. A cooperative society was also formed in Valanchery under the presidency of TKC Moideenkutty Kalathil. Today's Kuttippuram Service Co-operative Bank is a continuation of that. C. M. Ramakurup was the founding manager of Valanchery High School, which was started in 1951 at Puthenkalam, Kolamangalam. Today, it
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1974-504: The widely spoken language in the town. Valanchery has been a multi-ethnic and multi-religious town since the early medieval period . The Muslims form the largest religious group, followed by Hindus . The municipality of Valanchery has an average literacy rate of 94.6%, which is higher than the state average of 94%. The town is administered by the Valanchery Municipality, headed by a chairperson. For administrative purposes,
2021-553: Was a part of Nedunganad kingdom . Kuruva is situated near Mankada , where the Kovilakam of Valluvanad royal family known as Mankada Kovilakam exists. Kadampuzha , and Tirunavaya are also located near Kuruva. The Huzur Office Copper Plates (865 CE) (also known as the Parthivapuram plates) mention Valluvanad as a region within the Ay kingdom . Eraniel in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
2068-555: Was disestablished in 1793 with the British East India Company taking over its management directly, and the hereditary ruling family settling for a pension arrangement. The headquarters of Valluvanad was Angadipuram , a suburb of present day Perinthalmanna , which is now famous for its Thirumandhamkunnu Temple . The guardian deity of the Valluvanad royal family was Thirumandhamkunnu Bhagavati at Thirumandhamkunnu Temple . The house/dynasty that had hereditary control over
2115-705: Was included in the Ponnani Taluk of erstwhile Malabar District . Valanchery was originally part of the Valluvanad Swaroopam dynasty in the early medieval period (12th century CE). Valluvanad was an erstwhile princely state in the present state of Kerala , that extended from the Bharathappuzha river in the South to the Panthaloor Mala in the North. On the west, it was bounded by the Arabian Sea at Ponnani and on
2162-516: Was since c. 1788), requested the holding of the territories he laid claim to ("Millattoor, Angarypooram, Vanarcaddo, Kaapil"; and "the three districts of Congaad, Manoor and Edratura formerly belonging to Palgautcherry") as a manager for the company. This was granted as per the agreement, valid for one year, between the Raja (or through his representative Kariat Moosa) and company representatives William G. Farmer Esq. and Major Alexander Dow, concluded at Kozhikode on 30 July 1792. The Raja undertook to pay
2209-686: Was the greatest blow to Valluvanadu after the loss of Tirunavaya and Ponnani . During the last decades of the eighteenth century, the army of the Kingdom of Mysore reached here. The region was annexed with the East India Company with the Treaty of Seringapatam , following the Third Anglo-Mysore War . Under the British Raj , Valanchery was an Amsom included in Cheranad which was scattered in
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