- Pillai, Prabhu, Thirumalpad,
Samantan Kaimal, Karthav, Thampan, etc. The
Deshavazhis, who were
ranked beneath them, used the
title Kaimal, Karthav, kurup...
-
Nileshwaram Rajahs, who form a part of the
Kiryathil Nair caste. Some
Deshavazhi (local chieftain)
families among the
Syrian Christian (Brahmin Christians...
- Nairs. They were the
major aristocratic warrior class,
Naduvazhi and
Deshavazhi in
Travancore before the 19th
century and
considered as
highest of all...
-
Madampi -
Jenmi or
Naduvazhi (Landlords
under the Pillai) 4.
Naluvitan -
Deshavazhi (Rulers of
small regions under the Madampi)
According to Mark de Lannoy...
