Aromal Chekavar, also known as Puthooram Veettil Aromal Chekavar, was a warrior who is believed to have lived during the 16th century in the North Malabar region of present-day Kerala, India.[1][2] He was a warrior from a Thiyyar community[1][3][4] and a paramount chief of the Puthooram family.[1] His sister, Unniyarcha, was also a skilled warrior.[1]
Puthooram Veettil Aromal Chekavar
Aromal Chekavar
Nickname(s)
Chekavar of Puthooram Veedu
Born
Vadakara, North Malabar, present day Kerala
Service/branch
Kadathanadu
Rank
Chieftains of Kadathanadu
Battles/wars
Puthariyankam
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^കാവാലം നാരായണ പണിക്കർ (1991). floklore of kerala-India. National books,kollam. p. 108. ISBN 9788123725932. Retrieved 2008-10-08.
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