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Kunhali marakkars history of India write a short note

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The Kunjali Marakkar or Kunhali Marakkar was the title given to the Muslim naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut (Samoothiri of Kozhikode), by Hindu King of Calicut, in present-day state of Kerala, India during the 16th century. There were four major Kunjalis who played a part in the Zamorin's naval wars with the Portuguese from 1507 to 1600. The Marakkars are credited with organizing the first naval defense of the Indian coast.The title of Marakkar was given by the Zamorin. It may have been derived from the Malayalam language word marakkalam meaning ‘boat,’ and kar, a termination, showing possession.

The four key Kunhali Marakkars:

Muhammed Marakkar / Kutti Ali – Kunhali Marakkar I

Kunhali Marakkar II

Pate Marakkar / Pattu Kunhali – Kunhali Marakkar III

Mohammed Ali – Kunhali Marakkar IV

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