Naduvazhi

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Naduvazhi refers to landlords, chieftains and descendants of royal households in Kerala, India. While most naduvazhis in Kerala were of the Kshatriya jati (See Jati system of Kerala), Namboothiri brahmins were also extremely influential in the past.

Kerala Naduvazhi titles:

• Varman
• Namboothiri
• Nambiar
• Thampi
• Valiathan
• Unnithan