LANGUAGE IN INDIA

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Volume 16:2 February 2016
ISSN 1930-2940

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Socio-Political Rhythms of Amini Island: A Cultural Study

Mohammed Khasim PK


Abstract

Lakshadweep is a group of islands situated in the blue verge of the Arabian Sea. There are about 36 islands out of which ten are inhabited. These Islands are situated about 123 to 240 kilometers away from the Kerala coast. It is said that once all islands were populated, but in the course of time due to natural calamities and high waves made life impossible and people migrated to more comfortable islands. Amini is one among such populated islands. Here I am trying to explain about the attention, with particular reference to ‘Amini Island’ and the people of Lakshadweep in general.

Keywords: Arabian Sea, Kerala coast, Migrated, Lakshadweep, Amini Island

Introduction

The island of Amini lies 281.63 km, away from the Malabar Coast. For centuries Amini Island was under the rule of Arakkal Raja, Chirakkal Raja, Ali Raja and finally the British. Amini is said to be the first inhabited island and these people are well known for their ideologies and wisdom of life. Amini is the first island where seeds of the Islamic religion were first sown. From time immemorial, the people were famous for their cultural and religious prowess. Amini island added much colour and pride to the history of Lakshadweep islands. The last king of the Perumal Dynasty, Baskara Ravi Varma embraced Islam and migrated to Saudi Arabia. A team of followers of the king set out in search of the king; on the way they found this island and rested there. The prosperity and benefit of the island attracted the new comers and they settled there. This happened nearly around AD 618. The rich nature of the islands caught the attention of Udaya Varma, the king of Northern Kerala. The generous Udaya Varma gave much help to the people. He rendered all possible help and assistance to the people who were ready to settle on the island. Due to this reason people migrated in large groups to the island except Minicoy. These settlers were mainly of the Nair societies of Kerala. Their customs, rituals and land system was also copied as they were. The same is still practiced in the islands.

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Mohammed Khasim PK
Assistant Professor in English
Post-graduate Department of English
Calicut University Centre Kadmat
Union Territory of Lakshadweep 682556
India
kasimpk@gmail.com
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