vellinezhy :2. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
During the Chera-era (by A.D. 8th Century), the Geographical area between
Bharathapuzha and Thoothapuzha; from Kalladikkodu to Pallippuram (Pattambi) was
known as Nedunganadu Keezhthala. Nedungadi chiefs, who were the appointed Lords by
Chera Kings (of Mahodayapuram), ruled Nedunganadu. Chembulangad was the capital of
Nedunnagadis. Most of their palaces were situated around Kodikkunnu Bhagavathi Temple
of Pallippuram (Pattambi). A small outsted community of Nedungadis, known as Karthas
ruled this area with capital at Cherplacherry. Near 10th century A.D., members of
Thirumulpad community, who were said to be the relatives of Chera Kings, made marriage
ties with Nedungadi family, and eventually became the rulers of Nedunganad. In 14th century
A. D., Samorin, the King of Kozhikode conquered Nedunganad from Thirumulpads.
From A.D. 14th century onwards, as per the order from Samorin, Vellinezhi area
was ruled by Dharmoth Panicker family, who were residing at Thekkummala near
Thiruvegappura. To facilitate the judicial functioning some members of this family settled in
Poothakkad, Kulakkad and Puthur. The kings of Mysur, Hyder Ali and later by Tippu Sultan
attacked Nedunganad too. It is believed that some time after 1766 A. D. the soldiers of
Mysur crossed Vellinezhi on their way to Ramagiri Camp near Pattambi. , British rule was
imposed in this area in 1792 A.D. Then Vellinezhi and nearby area of Nedunganad became
part of Malabar District. In 1860 Nedunganad Thaluk was included in Valluvanad
Thaluk. Henceforth Cherplacherry, Ottapalam and Pattambi were also known asValluvanad. Present Vellinezhi Panchayat consist of full or parts of Kalluvazhi, Pakaravur,
Adakkaputhur, Kulakkad, Pothi regions of Moothedath Madambu; and Njalakurussi,
Kuruvatur, Kuttanassery, Thiruvazhiyode, Thirunarayanapuram; and Veeramangalam,
Chammannur, Mangod, Karumanamkurussy regions of old Vellinezhi and Trikkadiri Villages
of Valluvanad Thaluk respectively.
During the Chera-era (by A.D. 8th Century), the Geographical area between
Bharathapuzha and Thoothapuzha; from Kalladikkodu to Pallippuram (Pattambi) was
known as Nedunganadu Keezhthala. Nedungadi chiefs, who were the appointed Lords by
Chera Kings (of Mahodayapuram), ruled Nedunganadu. Chembulangad was the capital of
Nedunnagadis. Most of their palaces were situated around Kodikkunnu Bhagavathi Temple
of Pallippuram (Pattambi). A small outsted community of Nedungadis, known as Karthas
ruled this area with capital at Cherplacherry. Near 10th century A.D., members of
Thirumulpad community, who were said to be the relatives of Chera Kings, made marriage
ties with Nedungadi family, and eventually became the rulers of Nedunganad. In 14th century
A. D., Samorin, the King of Kozhikode conquered Nedunganad from Thirumulpads.
From A.D. 14th century onwards, as per the order from Samorin, Vellinezhi area
was ruled by Dharmoth Panicker family, who were residing at Thekkummala near
Thiruvegappura. To facilitate the judicial functioning some members of this family settled in
Poothakkad, Kulakkad and Puthur. The kings of Mysur, Hyder Ali and later by Tippu Sultan
attacked Nedunganad too. It is believed that some time after 1766 A. D. the soldiers of
Mysur crossed Vellinezhi on their way to Ramagiri Camp near Pattambi. , British rule was
imposed in this area in 1792 A.D. Then Vellinezhi and nearby area of Nedunganad became
part of Malabar District. In 1860 Nedunganad Thaluk was included in Valluvanad
Thaluk. Henceforth Cherplacherry, Ottapalam and Pattambi were also known asValluvanad. Present Vellinezhi Panchayat consist of full or parts of Kalluvazhi, Pakaravur,
Adakkaputhur, Kulakkad, Pothi regions of Moothedath Madambu; and Njalakurussi,
Kuruvatur, Kuttanassery, Thiruvazhiyode, Thirunarayanapuram; and Veeramangalam,
Chammannur, Mangod, Karumanamkurussy regions of old Vellinezhi and Trikkadiri Villages
of Valluvanad Thaluk respectively.
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