Kettilamma was the title held by the Nair consorts of the principal ruling Rajahs of Malabar (Northern Kerala) in pre-democratic feudal Kerala.[1] Similarly, Nair consorts of the Maharajahs of southern Kingdoms of Kerala namely Cochin and of Travancore were known as Nethyar Amma and Panapillai Amma respectively.[2] The form of marriage was referred to as Pattum Vala, after which she assumed the honorific title of Kettilamma.

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References

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  1. ^ Epigraphia Malabarica By K. Maheswaran Nair.
  2. ^ Travancore State Manual by V.Nagam Aiya.
  3. ^ Her-self: early writings on gender by Malayalee women, 1898-1938 by J. Devika .
  4. ^ A tragic decade in Kerala history by T. P. Sankarankutty Nair