Nair - Wikipedia
WEBThe Nair (/ ˈ n aɪər /, Malayalam:) also known as Nayar, are a group of Indian Hindu castes, described by anthropologist Kathleen Gough as "not a unitary group but a named category of castes". The Nair include several castes and many subdivisions, not all of whom historically bore the name 'Nair'.
Nāyar | Kerala, Matrilineal & Warrior | Britannica
WEBNāyar, Hindu caste of the Indian state of Kerala. Before the British conquest in 1792, the region contained small, feudal kingdoms, in each of which the royal and noble lineages, the militia, and most land managers were drawn from the Nāyars and related castes.
Nayar | Encyclopedia.com
WEBThe Nayars are one of a number of caste groups living in Kerala State, India. Most of the description given in this article refers to Nayar society as it existed around 1900. Traditionally they were warriors, landowners (who supervised but …
A Brief Overview Nayar Culture and Social Organization
WEBUpdated: Nov 2, 2019. PROKERALA. A Brief Introduction to the Nayar. By Myranda Grecinger. In Kerala of southwest India lives an indigenous people, called the Nayar. They are known for having a highly complex and intriguing culture. The Nayar are a warrior caste who follow matrilineal dissention and are said to practice polygyny.
Nayar - Wikipedia
WEBNayar or Nayyar may refer to: Groups of people. Nair, a group of Hindu castes from the Southern Indian state of Kerala. Velakkathala Nayar, a caste found in Kerala state, India. A clan within the Khatri. Nayar (name), including Nayyar. Other. El Nayar, a Mexican municipality. See also. All pages with titles containing Nayar. Nair (disambiguation)
Nayar Caste - IndiaNetzone.com
WEBNayar is the feudal landholder and traditional warrior caste, ranking locally as Sudras but performing the functions of the Kshatriyas. It is a Hindu caste of the Indian state of Kerala. Before the conquest of the British in the year 1792, this caste provided militia and land managers to the nobility and royalty of Kerala.
Nayar (name) - Wikipedia
WEBNayar or Nayyar is a surname that is found among Khatri community which are majorly Hindus with a minority of Sikhs and Muslims. The belong to the " Sareen " division among the Khatris. [1] They were mostly concentrated in the Majha region especially in the districts of Gujrat, Lahore, Okara, Nankana Sahib and Sialkot before 1947.
The Nayars Today - Cambridge University Press & Assessment
WEBResources. Courses. About the Authors. The Nayars of Kerala, south-west India, unusually trace descent through the female line and, in the past, had a marriage system in which women were allowed several husbands simultaneously. This system has brought the Nayars continuing fame in anthropological circles.
Nair - Wikiwand
WEBThe Nair ( / ˈnaɪər /, Malayalam: [ n̪aːjɐr]) also known as Nayar, are a group of Indian Hindu castes, described by anthropologist Kathleen Gough as "not a unitary group but a named category of castes". The Nair include several castes and many subdivisions, not all of whom historically bore the name 'Nair'.
Nayar - eHRAF World Cultures - Yale University
WEBNayar: central Kerala matrilineal kinship • Berkeley • Published In 1961 • Pages: 298-384, 742-746 By: Gough, Kathleen. Abstract This work on the Nayar caste of central Kerala presents an analysis of kinship and matrilineal descent, coupled with an account of Nayar political structure.
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