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Unniyarcha
Unniyarcha (or sometimes spelled Unniarcha) is a popular legendary warrior and heroine mentioned in the ''Vadakkan Pattukal'', the old ballads of North Malabar. She is a popular character in Kerala's folklore. She is believed to have lived in northern part of Kerala, India during 16th century.〔(History of Malayalam Literature: Folk literature )〕
==History==
Attummanammel Unniyarcha was from the famous Puthooram Veedu a Chekaver family of Malabar.〔(History of Malayalam Literature: Folk literature )〕 She was the sister of Aromal Chekavar and Unnikannan (another legendary warrior). She was trained in the arts of the kalari, and an expert at wielding the urumi, a flexible sword used in kalaripayat. She saved the women of her village from being forcibly kidnapped by a Moplahs (Muslims). Unniyarcha spurned Chandu (or Chanthu) Chekavar's love for her, which led to the murder of her brother Aromal by Chanthu. Later, Aromalunni, the son of Unniyarcha, took revenge against Chanthu. Unniyarcha is praised for her bravery and beauty in Vadakkan Pattukal. She is considered as a heroine and symbol of female ability in Malayalee woman. Songs and chronicles have to this day kept the legend alive.
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