Joseph Azar

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Joseph Azar was a Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, southern India. He was a descendent of Joseph Rabban. Azar lived in the 14th century CE. In 1430 Joseph Azar became embroiled in a conflict over succession with his brother. The ensuing strife led to intervention by neighboring potentates and the eradication of Jewish autonomy in southern India.

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• Blady, Ken. Jewish Communities in Exotic Places. Northvale, N.J.: Jason Aronson Inc., 2000. pp. 115-130.