Nayars of India

Nayars of India

Thesis statement

“Nayars are the most influential and significant group of castes, living in the state of Kerala, India, for centuries. The most distinctive feature of Nayars is its matrilineal social organization which identifies woman as the chief and the ancestor of every Nayars”.

Introduction

Nayars are the off springs of the Sudras of India who were the allies of Brahmin immigrants. From its origin, Nayars are the most influential and important segment of Kerala society in India. Nayars were used to be the warriors, rulers and landowners, who generally used to supervise the lands rather than working on it. ...