Nainars are a Kerala
Muslim community first settled in central
Kerala (around 15-16th century AD).[1]
The Nainar community had certain rights and privileges during the procession (ezhunnallathu) ceremony of the king of the Cochin.[1]
History
The community first arrived in Kerala from southern
Tamil Nadu by entering into contract for certain works with the
Hindu kings of Cochin. It seems that the community also faced some persecution in the Pandya (southern) Tamil country.[1]