



The Mappilas of Kerala

Contributed
Suhail Hashim
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Subject:
History
Subclass:
Genealogy
Reign:
Umayyad Caliphate 661-750 AD
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Author:
Suhail Hashim
Languages:
English
Royal Mughal Ref:
ARC-24052021-1013
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The word Mappila (sometimes pronounced as Moplah) comes from the ancient Dravidian language and means “great child” (maha, “great” and pilla, “child”). There are many theories explaining the origins of this term. The Mappilas are mostly the descendants of foreign traders from Middle Eastern descent who visited the southwestern coast of India (known as the Malabar Coast) through the Indian Ocean trade routes. The exemplary character and honesty of these foreign traders impressed the native Hindu rulers in this part of India.
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Ismail Mazari
Very good information.
Shah Sharaf Barlas
Hello,
If possible anyone have shijra family tree of Mughal Barlas traib of Attock Pakistan please share with me.
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