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Nedungadi
Nedungadi is a Samanthan last name, originating in the Indian state of Kerala. Nedungadi belong to Samanthan section of the Malabar ruling class of Nairs. Samanthans were the erstwhile rulers of small Nadus (Places) under the Chera Dynasty. The name Nedungadi is believed to be derived from the word "Nedunganadu" and the word "aadi", meaning "ancient/going back a long way". "Nedunganadu" used to be a small region that now includes Shornur, Ottappalam, Kothakursi, Pattambi, Kootanad, Naduvattam, Karalmanna Cherpulasserry, Karimpuza, Nellaya, Vallapuzha are the old seats of Eralpad Raja, the second Sthani of Zamorin. The Zamorin obtained rights to rule this place after defeating Nedungadies. The places ruled by the Nedungadies at an earlier time are mainly in Palghat District and also include Aliparamba, Thootha, Anamangad, Arakkuparamba, Eravimangalam, Nattukal, Valamkulam, Amminikkad in Malappuram District of Kerala. In all these places, there are still Samanathan Nair families ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nedungadi Bank
Nedungadi Bank was the first private sector commercial bank to be set up in South India. Appu Nedungadi established the bank in 1899, in Calicut, Malabar District, British India (present day Kozhikode, Kerala, India). The bank was incorporated on 29 May 1913. In 1964, the Nedungadi Bank acquired the Cochin National Bank in Thrissur, and in 1965, took selected assets and liabilities from the Coimbatore National Bank in Coimbatore. Over time, Nedungadi established 174 branches, including branches at all major metropolitan cities such as New Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay, Ahmedabad, etc. In 2002, the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probing a stock scam pointed out discrepancies in the conduct of business by Nedungadi Bank.Action Taken Report on the Report of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Stock Market Scam and Matters Relating Thereto, by the Indian Government and JPC, 2003. In 2003, the Punjab National Bank Punjab National Bank (abbreviated as PNB) is an India ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appu Nedungadi
Appu Nedungadi (11 October 1863 6 November 1933) is the author of ''Kundalatha'', which was published in 1887, making it as the first novel published in Malayalam. He was the founder/editor of literary publications ''Kerala Pathrika'', ''Kerala Sanchari'' and ''Vidya Vinodini''. In 1899, he established Nedungadi Bank, the oldest private sector commercial bank in Kozhikode, Kerala. The bank was incorporated in 1913 and later in 2003, was taken over by the Punjab National Bank Punjab National Bank (abbreviated as PNB) is an Indian public sector bank headquartered in Delhi. The bank was founded in May 1894 and is the second largest government-owned bank in India, both in terms of its business volumes and its network .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nedungadi, Appu Malayalam novelists 19th-century Indian novelists Novelists from Kerala Businesspeople from Kozhikode 20th-century Indian businesspeople Indian bankers Indian male novelists Indian company founders 1863 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank (abbreviated as PNB) is an Indian public sector bank headquartered in Delhi. The bank was founded in May 1894 and is the second largest government-owned bank in India, both in terms of its business volumes and its network. The bank has over 180 million customers, 12,248 branches, and 13,000+ ATMs. PNB has a banking subsidiary in the UK (PNB International Bank, with seven branches in the UK), as well as branches in Hong Kong, Kowloon, Dubai, and Kabul. It has representative offices in Almaty (Kazakhstan), Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Shanghai (China), Oslo (Norway), and Sydney (Australia). In Bhutan, it owns 51% of Druk PNB Bank, which has five branches. In Nepal, PNB owns 20% of Everest Bank, which has 122 branches. PNB also owns 41.64% of JSC (SB) PNB Bank in Kazakhstan, which has four branches. History Punjab National Bank is a PSU working under the government of India regulated by the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and the Banking Regulation Act, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palghat District
Palakkad District () is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala. It was carved out from the southeastern region of the former Malabar District on 1 January 1957. It is located at the centre of Kerala. It is the largest district in the state since 2006. The city of Palakkad is the district headquarters. Palakkad is bordered on the northwest by the Malappuram district, on the southwest by the Thrissur district, on the northeast by Nilgiris district, and on the east by Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. The district is nicknamed "The granary of Kerala". Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala due to the presence of the Palakkad Gap, in the Western Ghats. The 2,383 m high Anginda peak, which is situated in the border of Palakkad district, Nilgiris district, and Malappuram district, in Silent Valley National Park, is the highest point of elevation in Palakkad district. Palakkad city is located just 50 km ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kundalatha
''Kundalatha'' (or Kundalata, ml, കുന്ദലത) is a novel by Appu Nedungadi, published in 1887. It is considered to be the first Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ... novel. See also * '' Indulekha'' External links Novel and Short Story to the Present Day - by M T Vasudevan Nair 1887 novels Malayalam novels Novels set in India 19th-century Indian novels {{1880s-novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kozhikode
Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second largest metropolitan area in Kerala and the 19th largest in India. Kozhikode is classified as a Tier 2 city by the Government of India. It is the largest city in the region known as the Malabar and was the capital of the British-era Malabar district. In antiquity and the medieval period, Kozhikode was dubbed the ''City of Spices'' for its role as the major trading point for Indian spices. It was the capital of an independent kingdom ruled by the Samoothiris (Zamorins). The port at Kozhikode acted as the gateway to medieval South Indian coast for the Chinese, the Persians, the Arabs and finally the Europeans. According to data compiled by economics research firm Indicus Analytics in 2009 on residences, earnings and investments, Kozhikode w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malappuram District
Malappuram (), is one of the List of districts of Kerala, 14 districts in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Kerala, with a coastline of . It is the most populous district of Kerala, which is home to around 13% of the total population of the state. The district was formed on 16 June 1969, spanning an area of about . It is the third-largest district of Kerala by area, as well as the largest district in the state, bounded by Western Ghats and Arabian Sea to either side. The district is divided into seven Tehsil, Taluks: Eranad Taluk, Eranad, Kondotty Taluk, Kondotty, Nilambur#Nilambur Taluk, Nilambur, Perinthalmanna taluk, Perinthalmanna, Ponnani taluk, Ponnani, Tirur Taluk, Tirur, and Tirurangadi Taluk Office, Tirurangadi. Malayalam is the most spoken language. The district has witnessed significant emigration, especially to the Arab states of the Persian Gulf during the Kerala Gulf diaspora#The Gulf Boom, Gulf Boom of the 1970s and early 1980s, and its ec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ottappalam
Ottapalam, (also spelled Ottappalam) is a town, taluk and municipality in the Palakkad District, Kerala, India. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ottapalam taluk. Ottapalam is located about 36 km from district headquarters Palakkad. Ottapalam is located along the banks of Bharathapuzha, second longest river of the state. It is one of the major commercial centres in the district. Ottapalam was raised as a municipality in 1934, making it one of the municipalities that were formed before Indian independence and third oldest municipality in the district after Palakkad and Chittur-Thathamangalam. It is one of the major filming locations in Kerala. History The area was formerly known as ''Ayirur Thekkummuri'' Desam. The present-day Ottapalam, Pattambi and Cherpulassery areas were part of the medieval ''Nedunganad'' kingdom. ''Nedunganathiripad'' (Nedungadi) was the main ruler of ''Nedunganad''. The headquarters was at Makovilakam near Kodikunnu, Chembulangad. ''Nedunaganad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pattambi
Pattambi is a town taluk and municipality in the Palakkad district of the state of Kerala, India. It is also the administrative headquarters of the Pattambi Taluk. Pattambi is located along the banks of Bharathappuzha river. A Mini Civil Station also functions here to provide government related services. The town holds great importance for its cultural contributions to the state. Pattambi was once the principal seat of Sanskrit learning, which produced many eminent scholars and literary figures. Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi is one of the Agricultural research institute in Kerala. Sree Neelakanta Government Sanskrit College Pattambi was established in the year 1899. Agricultural research station in Kerala History This place was originally a part of the ''Nedunganad'' Swaroopam dynasty, which was ruled by Nedungadis, who sway over a large part of present-day Pattambi and Ottapalam Taluks. By the end of the 15th century CE, Nedunganad came under the leadersh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zamorin
The Samoothiri (Anglicised as Zamorin; Malayalam: , Arabic: ''Sāmuri'', Portuguese: ''Samorim'', Dutch: ''Samorijn'', Chinese: ''Shamitihsi''Ma Huan's Ying-yai Sheng-lan: 'The Overall Survey of the Ocean's Shores' 433 Translated and Edited by J. V. G. Mills. Cambridge University Press for the Hakluyt Society (1970).) was the hereditary Nair monarch and ruler of the Kingdom of Kozhikode (Calicut) in the South Malabar region of India. Calicut was one of the most important trading ports on the southwest coast of India. At the peak of their reign, they ruled over a region extending from Kozhikode Kollam (Kollam) to the borders of Panthalayini Kollam (Koyilandy).Varier, M. R. Raghava. "Documents of Investiture Ceremonies" in K. K. N. Kurup, Edit., "India's Naval Traditions". Northern Book Centre, New Delhi, 1997K. V. Krishna Iyer, ''Zamorins of Calicut: From the earliest times to AD 1806''. Calicut: Norman Printing Bureau, 1938. The Zamorins belonged to the Eradi caste of the Saman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arakkuparamba
Arakkuparamba is a village in Malappuram district in the state of Kerala, India. Arakkuparamba was once famous for mining iron ore. Iron ore mined from Arakkuparamba was converted into iron plates and rods at neighbouring Aliparamba. Ore melting technology was known to the ancient inhabitants. ''Ayirumada'' (or iron ore mining places) can still be seen there. Arakkuparamba was under the control of Chera Kings and was under the Nedunganad Principality. The Samoothiri of Calicut defeated Nedungadis of Nedunganad and brought this place under their control. Remnants of ancient temples are seen at different places. With the help of local people, these temples are being renovated. Demographics At the 2001 India census, Arakkuparamba had a population of 14,784 (7,188 males and 7,596 females). Culture Arakkuparamba village is having cultural and importance from "Pandava" age. It connect to Arakkillam. In early ages there are 42 landlord families were there and after the Arakkilla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malayalam
Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was designated a "Classical Language of India" in 2013. Malayalam has official language status in Kerala, and Puducherry ( Mahé), and is also the primary spoken language of Lakshadweep, and is spoken by 34 million people in India. Malayalam is also spoken by linguistic minorities in the neighbouring states; with significant number of speakers in the Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka, and Kanyakumari, district of Tamil Nadu. It is also spoken by the Malayali Diaspora worldwide, especially in the Persian Gulf countries, due to large populations of Malayali expatriates there. There are significant population in each cities in India including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Kolkata, Pune etc. The origin of Malayalam remains a matter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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