Kurup of Travancore (alternatively Guyrip, Kuruppu or Kuruppanmar) was a sub caste / title used by Nairs in the Kingdom of Travancore[1] who held Naduvazhi status.They belong to the Nair caste. There is also a category of warriors among them(padakuruppu). These were mainly soldiers. Illath Nayar are generally had the title Kurup attached to their name.

References

  1. Lannoy, Mark de (1997). The Kulasekhara Perumals of Travancore: History and State Formation in Travancore from 1671 to 1758. Leiden University. ISBN 978-90-73782-92-1.
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