Malabar Migration refers to the large-scale migration of Saint Thomas Christians who existed in Southern and Central Kerala for most of its history to Northern Kerala (Malabar) in the 20th century. Driven by agrarian pressures, this was done by family heads at the time to ensure land for their heirs, for which they were facing shortages due to increasing real estate rates of Southern Kerala at the time.
Malabar Migration refers to the large-scale migration of Saint Thomas Christians who existed in Southern and Central Kerala for most of its history to Northern Kerala (Malabar) in the 20th century. Driven by agrarian pressures, this was done by family heads at the time to ensure land for their heirs, for which they were facing shortages due to increasing real estate rates of Southern Kerala at the time.
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