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Kunjali Marakkar was the title of four admirals who defended Calicut against the Portuguese invasion in the 16th century. Learn about their origins, battles, legacy and popular culture representations.
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (titled Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham in Malayalam) is a 2021 Indian Malayalam -language epic historical action film directed by Priyadarshan. Set in the 16th century Calicut, the film is based on the fourth Kunjali Marakkar named Muhammad Ali, the admiral of the fleet of the Zamorin. [ 2 ] .
A Malayalam-Tamil action drama film based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar IV, a 16th-century naval chieftain who defended India from European forces. The film features Mohanlal, Arjun Sarja, Suniel Shetty and Keerthy Suresh in the cast and has a budget of ₹1 billion.
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- Action, Drama, History
- Priyadarshan
- 2021-12-02
Mar 17, 2020 · For over 300 years since the Portuguese defeated and killed Mohammed Ali Marakkar (Kunjali Marakkar IV) with the support of Samoothiri, the legendary naval chieftain lived in ballads and...
Dec 5, 2021 · Kunjali Marakkars: An ambitious merchant clan of Kerala or early nationalists? For the early Portuguese traders the Marakkars were nothing more than criminal elements or pirates who were bent on undermining their authority and trade monopoly. Written by Adrija Roychowdhury. New Delhi | December 5, 2021 11:48 IST. 13 min read.
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Dec 4, 2020 · Learn about the four Kunjali Marakkars, the naval commanders who fought against the Portuguese colonialism in India for a century. Read how they defended the Zamorin kingdom, the spice trade and the Arab allies from the Portuguese piracy and brutality.
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The paper challenges the myth of Kunjali Marakkars as naval chieftains and freedom fighters against the Portuguese in 16th century Kerala. It traces the origins, growth and struggles of the Marakkar family from Tamil Nadu and their role as Portuguese agents and merchants in Malabar.
