Zamorin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dynastic title?Samoothiri (Anglicised as Zamorin)
2. What is the kingdom capital?Calicut, a major trading port in South Malabar, India
3. How did the Zamorins make Calicut a trading hub?They invited merchants from many countries, kept a strong navy, and traded spices like pepper, cinnamon, and cardamom.
4. Who were the Zamorins’ friends in trade?They worked closely with Arab traders, and later with Chinese and European merchants.

Malabar Coast: A historically significant coastal region in southwestern India, renowned for its spice trade and maritime activity.
Suzerainty: The condition of being a lord or king who has power over another ruler or territory, but is subordinate to a higher authority.
Cosmopolitan: Containing people from many different countries and cultures; international.