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| caption = K. K. N. Kurup gives interview for the documentary film "[[Thariode]]", [[Kozhikode]], ( July | | caption = K. K. N. Kurup gives interview for the documentary film "[[Thariode]]", [[Kozhikode]], (July 2019) | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1939|02|13}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1939|02|13}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Azhiyur]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]] | | birth_place = [[Azhiyur]], [[Kozhikode]], [[Kerala]] | ||
| | | occupation = [[Historian]]<br>[[vice-chancellor (education)|vice-chancellor]] of the [[University of Calicut]] | ||
| known_for = | | known_for = | ||
| notable_works = *''Pazhassi Samarangal | | notable_works = *''Pazhassi Samarangal'' (1981)<br> | ||
*''History of the Tellicherry Factory, 1683-1794. Sandhya Publications | *''History of the Tellicherry Factory, 1683-1794''. Sandhya Publications (1985) | ||
| children = | | children = | ||
| alma_mater = [[University of Delhi]] (B.A.),<br> [[University of Calicut]] (M.A. and Ph.D) | | alma_mater = [[University of Delhi]] (B.A.),<br> [[University of Calicut]] (M.A. and Ph.D.) | ||
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'''K. K. N. Kurup''' (born 1939) is an historian of India and a former [[vice-chancellor (education)|vice-chancellor]] of the [[University of Calicut]]. He has specialised in the history of the [[Malabar region|Malabar]] region of [[South India]]. | '''K. K. N. Kurup''' (born 1939) is an [[historian]] of India and a former [[vice-chancellor (education)|vice-chancellor]] of the [[University of Calicut]]. He has specialised in the [[history]] of the [[Malabar region|Malabar]] region of [[South India]]. | ||
Kurup obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] from the [[University of Delhi]] and then studied for his [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] and [[PhD]] at the University of Calicut. He was awarded the latter in 1976. | ==Education== | ||
Kurup obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] from the [[University of Delhi]] and then studied for his [[Master of Arts|M.A.]] and [[PhD]] at the University of Calicut. He was awarded the latter in 1976. | |||
The [[Malabar Institute of Research and Development]] is another Kurup innovation, begun at Vatakara in 2002 while he was still vice-chancellor. He was able to devote more time to it after his term of office came to an end in June of that year and now describes it as {{ | ==Teaching== | ||
He had been teaching at [[Calicut]] since 1972 and continued in various positions there. In 1983, he was a professor and the head of the history department at the [[University of Mangalore]] and was also awarded a professorship at Calicut. He was appointed head of the history department in Calicut in 1991 and in June 1998 became vice-chancellor,<ref name="gmmf">{{cite web |title=Profile of Speakers |url=http://www.gmomf.org/media/1318.pdf |pages=3–7 |publisher=Global Movement of Moderates Foundation |accessdate=28 November 2013 |journal= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203122747/http://www.gmomf.org/media/1318.pdf |archive-date=3 December 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> at a time when the university was suffering from a decline in staff due to numerous retirements. During his period of office, the fortunes of the institution were revived, its student numbers increased, a new engineering college facility was introduced and tertiary facilities were established in [[Thrissur]], [[Wayanad]] and [[Vatakara]]. The tertiary bodies were all situated in relatively remote areas and formed part of his "Knowledge for Villages" vision.<ref name="Neelakandan">{{cite news |title=Kurup's best laid plans |first=Greeshma |last=Neelakandan |date=16 September 2013 |newspaper=New Indian Express |url=http://newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Kurups-best-laid-plans/2013/09/16/article1782681.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203083756/http://newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Kurups-best-laid-plans/2013/09/16/article1782681.ece |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2013 |accessdate=28 November 2013}}</ref> | |||
The [[Malabar Institute of Research and Development]] is another Kurup innovation, begun at Vatakara in 2002 while he was still vice-chancellor. He was able to devote more time to it after his term of office came to an end in June of that year and now describes it as {{blockquote|an organisation of scholars and ordinary citizens who work to embolden the masses through creative and scholarly interventions. MIRD conducts seminars, discussions and debates often in social science. We believe a social scientist is a social engineer and the best way for him to work is through effective arguments. MIRD provides a platform for that.<ref name="Neelakandan" />}} | |||
Kurup is a senior research fellow of the [[Indian Council of Historical Research]]. He specialises in agrarian relations, colonial history and folklore, especially in the region of [[Kerala]], which used to be a part of Malabar. He was general president of the 1991 [[South Indian History Congress]] at [[Dharwad]] and president of the Modern Session at the [[Indian History Congress]] held in [[Mysore]] in 1993. Among his numerous other offices has been that of director-general of the Centre for Heritage Studies operated by the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="gmmf" /> | Kurup is a senior research fellow of the [[Indian Council of Historical Research]]. He specialises in agrarian relations, colonial history and folklore, especially in the region of [[Kerala]], which used to be a part of Malabar. He was general president of the 1991 [[South Indian History Congress]] at [[Dharwad]] and president of the Modern Session at the [[Indian History Congress]] held in [[Mysore]] in 1993. Among his numerous other offices has been that of director-general of the Centre for Heritage Studies operated by the [[Government of Kerala]].<ref name="gmmf" /> | ||
Various awards have been made to Kurup, including the 2010 [[T. K. Ramakrishnan Prize | ==Awards== | ||
and Annahda national excellence award in 2019. | Various awards have been made to Kurup, including the 2010 [[Abu Dhabi Sakthi Award|T. K. Ramakrishnan Prize awarded by Abu Dhabi Sakthi Theatres]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Award for K.K.N. Kurup |newspaper=The Hindu |date=12 June 2010 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/award-for-kkn-kurup/article461374.ece}}</ref> and the 1981 [[K. Damodaran]] award for the best work in [[Malayalam]] on a [[social science]] topic<ref name="gmmf" /> | ||
and Annahda national excellence award in 2019. Kozhikode based NGO [https://www.cigi.org/ Centre for Information and Guidance India (CIGI)] awarded Dr. K.K.N Kurup with Dr. K.M Aboobacker CIGI Education Award for his contributions to academia and society through meaningful actions in 2025.<ref>https://www.cigi.org/page/news/MzU1</ref> | |||
== Works == | == Works == | ||
Kurup has published numerous works in both English and Malayalam. These encompass research papers and books, of which the latter include:<ref name="gmmf" /> | Kurup has published numerous works in both [[English language|English]] and [[Malayalam]]. These encompass research papers and books, of which the latter include:<ref name="gmmf" /> | ||
*{{cite book |title=The Cult of Teyyam and Hero Worship in Kerala |publisher=Indian Publications |year=1973}} | *{{cite book |title=The Cult of Teyyam and Hero Worship in Kerala |publisher=Indian Publications |year=1973}} | ||
*{{cite book |title=Aspects of Kerala History and Culture |year=1976}} | *{{cite book |title=Aspects of Kerala History and Culture |year=1976}} | ||
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*{{cite book |title=India's Naval Traditions: The Role of Kunhali Marakkars |publisher=Northern Book Centre |year=1997 |isbn=9788172110833}} (editor) | *{{cite book |title=India's Naval Traditions: The Role of Kunhali Marakkars |publisher=Northern Book Centre |year=1997 |isbn=9788172110833}} (editor) | ||
*{{cite book |title=Nationalism, Social Change: the Role of Malayalam Literature |year=1999}} | *{{cite book |title=Nationalism, Social Change: the Role of Malayalam Literature |year=1999}} | ||
*{{cite book |title=Land Monopoly & Agrarian System in South Kanara with special reference to Kasargod Taluk |year=2000 |isbn=81-7748-006-5|last1=Kurup |first1=K. K. N. }} | *{{cite book |title=Land Monopoly & Agrarian System in South Kanara with special reference to Kasargod Taluk |year=2000 |isbn=81-7748-006-5|last1=Kurup |first1=K. K. N. |publisher=Publication Division, University of Calicut }} | ||
*{{cite book |title=The Ali Rajas of Cannanore |year=2002 | | *{{cite book |title=The Ali Rajas of Cannanore |year=2002 |orig-date=1975 |isbn=81-7748-031-6|last1=Kurup |first1=K. K. N. |publisher=Publication Division, University of Calicut }} | ||
==Documentary appearances== | ==Documentary appearances== | ||
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[[Category:University | [[Category:Delhi University alumni]] | ||
[[Category:Indian folklorists]] | [[Category:Indian folklorists]] | ||
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[[Category:Scholars from Kerala]] | [[Category:Scholars from Kerala]] | ||
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| Born | 13 February 1939 |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi (B.A.), University of Calicut (M.A. and Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | Historian vice-chancellor of the University of Calicut |
Notable work |
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K. K. N. Kurup (born 1939) is an historian of India and a former vice-chancellor of the University of Calicut. He has specialised in the history of the Malabar region of South India.
Education[edit | edit source]
Kurup obtained a B.A. from the University of Delhi and then studied for his M.A. and PhD at the University of Calicut. He was awarded the latter in 1976.
Teaching[edit | edit source]
He had been teaching at Calicut since 1972 and continued in various positions there. In 1983, he was a professor and the head of the history department at the University of Mangalore and was also awarded a professorship at Calicut. He was appointed head of the history department in Calicut in 1991 and in June 1998 became vice-chancellor,[1] at a time when the university was suffering from a decline in staff due to numerous retirements. During his period of office, the fortunes of the institution were revived, its student numbers increased, a new engineering college facility was introduced and tertiary facilities were established in Thrissur, Wayanad and Vatakara. The tertiary bodies were all situated in relatively remote areas and formed part of his "Knowledge for Villages" vision.[2]
The Malabar Institute of Research and Development is another Kurup innovation, begun at Vatakara in 2002 while he was still vice-chancellor. He was able to devote more time to it after his term of office came to an end in June of that year and now describes it as
an organisation of scholars and ordinary citizens who work to embolden the masses through creative and scholarly interventions. MIRD conducts seminars, discussions and debates often in social science. We believe a social scientist is a social engineer and the best way for him to work is through effective arguments. MIRD provides a platform for that.[2]
Kurup is a senior research fellow of the Indian Council of Historical Research. He specialises in agrarian relations, colonial history and folklore, especially in the region of Kerala, which used to be a part of Malabar. He was general president of the 1991 South Indian History Congress at Dharwad and president of the Modern Session at the Indian History Congress held in Mysore in 1993. Among his numerous other offices has been that of director-general of the Centre for Heritage Studies operated by the Government of Kerala.[1]
Awards[edit | edit source]
Various awards have been made to Kurup, including the 2010 T. K. Ramakrishnan Prize awarded by Abu Dhabi Sakthi Theatres,[3] and the 1981 K. Damodaran award for the best work in Malayalam on a social science topic[1] and Annahda national excellence award in 2019. Kozhikode based NGO Centre for Information and Guidance India (CIGI) awarded Dr. K.K.N Kurup with Dr. K.M Aboobacker CIGI Education Award for his contributions to academia and society through meaningful actions in 2025.[4]
Works[edit | edit source]
Kurup has published numerous works in both English and Malayalam. These encompass research papers and books, of which the latter include:[1]
- The Cult of Teyyam and Hero Worship in Kerala. Indian Publications. 1973.
- Aspects of Kerala History and Culture. 1976.
- William Logan: A Study in the Agrarian Relations of Malabar. Sandhya Publications. 1981.
- Pazhassi Samarangal. 1981.
- Modern Kerala: Research Papers in History. Kerala Bhasha Institute. 1982.
- History of the Tellicherry Factory, 1683-1794. Sandhya Publications. 1985.
- Modern Kerala: Studies in Social and Agrarian Relations. Mittal Publications. 1988. ISBN 9788170990949.
- Agrarian Struggle in Kerala. 1989.
- Peasantry, Nationalism, and Social Change in India. Chugh Publications. 1991.
- India's Naval Traditions: The Role of Kunhali Marakkars. Northern Book Centre. 1997. ISBN 9788172110833. (editor)
- Nationalism, Social Change: the Role of Malayalam Literature. 1999.
- Kurup, K. K. N. (2000). Land Monopoly & Agrarian System in South Kanara with special reference to Kasargod Taluk. Publication Division, University of Calicut. ISBN 81-7748-006-5.
- Kurup, K. K. N. (2002) [1975]. The Ali Rajas of Cannanore. Publication Division, University of Calicut. ISBN 81-7748-031-6.
Documentary appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year(s) | Title | Director | Ref(s) |
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| TBA | Thariode | Nirmal Baby Varghese | [5] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Profile of Speakers" (PDF). Global Movement of Moderates Foundation. pp. 3–7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Neelakandan, Greeshma (16 September 2013). "Kurup's best laid plans". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
- ↑ "Award for K.K.N. Kurup". The Hindu. 12 June 2010.
- ↑ https://www.cigi.org/page/news/MzU1
- ↑ Mathrubhumi (29 June 2019). "തരിയോട്: ഡോക്യുമെന്ററി പൂര്ത്തിയായി; വരാനുള്ളത് ബ്രഹ്മാണ്ഡ ചിത്രം". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 28 February 2020.