Английская Википедия:Achan (title)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:For Шаблон:Use dmy dates Achan is a title of nobility in Kerala, India. The surname was used by Nair feudal lords and were also awarded to those Nairs who excelled in martial arts by the Kings of Travancore and Malabar. The Pillais(Nairs) of Travancore are addressed as "Pillai Achan" by commoners. Famous Achans included the Mangat Achan of Calicut who was the by tradition the Prime Minister of the Zamorin and the Paliath Achan, Prime Minister of Cochin. The ruling house of Palghat also bore the title Achan. [1]

References

  1. Kāṇippayyūr Śaṅkaran Nampūtirippāṭ in Aryanmarude Kudiyettam Vol III, Panchangam Press, Kunnamkulam, Kerala; See Chap. 4 Reprinted 2011


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