[91] Sometimes called Prumani and Mookoodee, “principal inhabitants.”
[92] “Ruler of the land of Cherun.” See [Chapter XI.]
[93] The current æra of the Hindoos.
[94] See [Chapter X.]
[95] In the present talook of Temelpooram.
[96] Captain Hamilton—no great authority by the bye in such matters—relates that the Samiry divided his territories between his four nephews, and says that the partition led to long and bloody wars between the brothers. He probably confounded a Moslem with the Hindoo tradition.
[97] Tumbooratee, in Malayalim, a lady or princess; if a minor she is termed Tumbatee.
[98] The above four are the only recognised palaces.
[99] Some of the present chieftains of Malabar style themselves Kshatriyas, but by far the greater number derive their pedigree from the intercourse of Brahmans with the royal ladies, who principally belong to the Nair caste of Hindoos.
[100] This gives upwards of two hundred souls per mile, estimating the extent of Malabar at about six thousand square miles.