Английская Википедия:Gounder
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates Gounder is a title used by various communities in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1] It may refer to various unrelated communities such as Vettuva Gounder,[2][3]Kongu Vellalar, Thuluva Vellalar,[4] Urali Gounders,[5] Kurumba, Vanniyars, Vokkaligas.[6][7]
Etymology
There are a number of derivations for the title. One theory derives it from the Tamil word Kaamindan, meaning "noble protector of the country", later modified as Kavundan or Gounder.[8]
According to S. N. Sadasivan, the Tamil Vellalars branched off from the Vokkaligas and both might have a common origin from the Kurumba.[9]
History
During the British Raj era, some Gounders migrated to Malayan rubber plantations as Kanganis to manage the coolies.[10]
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