Kurup
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The Kurups are a part of the Nayar community in Kerala, South India. They are equal to the Panickers and were commanders and generals in battles. They used to be the teachers of the Kalaris or the martial arts training centres. They were highly respected and were in the past extremely powerful.
The word 'Kurup' is derived from 'Guru'. Prominent Kurups