Question

Kunjali marakkar and his importance in the history of india

Answer 1

The Kunhali Marakkar or Kunjali Marakkar was the title given to the Muslim naval chief of the Zamorin (Samoothiri), by Hindu king of Calicut, in present-day state of Kerala, India during the 16th century. There were four major Kunhalis who played a part in the Zamorin's naval wars with the Portuguese from 1502 to 1600. Of the four Marakkars, Kunjali Marakkar II is the most famous. The Marakkars are credited with organizing the first naval defence of the Indian coast, to be later succeeded in the 18th century by the Maratha Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre.

Answer 2

Kunjali Marakkar also known as Kunhali Marakkar is recognized as a legendary hero out of the four Kunjali Marakkars who fought against the colonialism of the Portuguese.

Importance of Kunjali Marakkars in the history of India:

• There were four Kunjali Marakkars who invaded the Portuguese from the year 1520 - 1600.
• They organized the first naval defense of the Indian coast.
• Kunjali Marakkar was killed when the Zamorin joined hands with the Portuguese.
• The war tactics by Kunjali Marakkar helped them to fight the Portuguese, due to which he was one of the most important fighters in the history of India.