Question

Who were the 'Kunhali Marakkars? What was their importance in the history of India?​

Answer 1

There were four Kunjali Marakkars who were the naval commanders of Zamorin in his naval war against the Portuguese from 1507 to 1600. The Kunjali Marakkars are credited with organizing the first naval defense of the Indian coast.

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

The Kunjali Marakkar or Kunjali Marakkar was the title given to the Muslim naval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut (Kozhikode Samoothiri) in present-day Kerala, India during the 16th century. There were four Kunjali Marakkars who were the naval commanders of Zamorin in his naval war against the Portuguese from 1507 to 1600. The Kunjali Marakkars are credited with organizing the first naval defense of the Indian coast.[1][2]

Kunjali Marakkar



Bust of Kunhali Marakkar III at Visakha Museum, Andhra Pradesh

Born

Kunjali Marakkar

NationalityIndianOccupationNaval chief of the Zamorin of Calicut