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'''Achan''' is a title of nobility in [[Kerala]], India. The title was used by Nair feudal lords and were awarded to those Nairs who excelled in martial arts by the Kings of [[Malabar (Northern Kerala)|Malabar]]. The [[Pillai (Kerala title)|Pillai]]s of Travancore are addressed as "Pillai Achan" by commoners. Famous Achans included the Mangat Achan of [[History of Kozhikode|Calicut]] who was the by tradition the Prime Minister of the Zamorin and the [[Paliath Achan]], Prime Minister of [[Cochin]]. The ruling house of [[Palghat]] also bore the title Achan. <ref> Kāṇippayyūr Śaṅkaran Nampūtirippāṭ in Aryanmarude Kudiyettam Vol III, Panchangam Press, Kunnamkulam, Kerala; See Chap. 4 Reprinted 2011</ref><br />
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