Kolathiri

Nowadays, Kolathiri has become a topic of great importance and relevance in today's society. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Kolathiri has positioned itself as a fundamental element in people's daily lives. From its impact on the economy to its influence on interpersonal relationships, Kolathiri has acquired an undisputed prominence in different aspects of contemporary life. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Kolathiri and discuss its importance in the current context, as well as the possible implications it has for the future.

Main article: Mushika Kingdom

Kolathiri or Kolathiri Rājā (King of Kolathunādu or King of Cannanore in foreign accounts) was the title by which the senior-most male along the matrilineal line of the Mushika or Kolathunādu Royal Family (Kolaswarũpam) based at North Malabar region was styled. It's a descendant of the Mushika dynasty.

Cultural depictions

Kolattiri Raja's minister Kuruppu's Arabic letter to Vasco da Gama (1524)

"Kolathiri" appears as a character in a Malayalam film titled Urumi. The film was loosely based on Portuguese interference in north Kerala and the misdeeds committed by Vasco da Gama, who was hailed as a hero in the west but was actually a cold-hearted tyrant to other lands of the spice route; his entry into Kerala politics and manipulating the kingpins and a young Indian who tries to kill Vasco da Gama. The movie was released on 31 March 2011.

References

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  6. ^ Duarte Barbosa, The Book of Duarte Barbosa: An Account of the Countries Bordering on the Indian Ocean and their Inhabitants, II, ed.M. L Dames (repr., London: Hakluyt Society, 1921)
  7. ^ The Dutch in Malabar: Selection from the Records of the Madras Government, No. 13 (Madras: Printed by the Superintendent, Government Press, 1911), 143.
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