| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| North Kerala | |
| Languages | |
| Malayalam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Nairs, Bunts |
Nambiār, also known as Nambiyār, is a sub-group of the Indian Nair caste. Many were jenmi landlords in the Malabar region.[1][2]
In earlier days, Nambiar women, like most women of Nair clans of North Malabar, would not marry Nair men of South Malabar.[2][3]
References
- ↑ Younger, Paul (1993). "Hindu-Christian Worship Settings in South India". In Coward, Harold (ed.). Hindu-Christian Dialogue: Perspectives and Encounters. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. p. 192. ISBN 978-81-208-1158-4.
- 1 2 British Indian Government of Madras (1891). Malabar Marriage Commission Report.
- ↑ Miller, Eric J. (1955). "Village Structure in North Kerala". In Srinivas, M. N. (ed.). India's Villages. Bombay: Media Promoters & Publishers.
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