Description
Malabar and the Dutch: Being the History of the Fall of the Nayar Power in Malabar by K. M. Panikkar presents a detailed historical account of Dutch colonial influence in the Malabar region of Kerala during the 17th and 18th centuries. It explores the conflict between the Dutch East India Company and the local Nayar rulers, highlighting political, military, and cultural shifts. Panikkar analyzes how Dutch strategies and alliances led to the decline of Nayar dominance, shaping the region’s colonial history and legacy.
