Joseph Azar

Joseph Azar

Joseph Azar was a Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, South India. He was a descendent of Joseph Rabban. Azar lived in the 15th century CE.In 1430 Joseph Azar became embroiled in a conflict over succession with his brother. The ensuing strife led to intervention by neighboring potentates and the eradication of Jewish autonomy in South India.

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*Blady, Ken. "Jewish Communities in Exotic Places". Northvale, N.J.: Jason Aronson Inc., 2000. pp. 115-130.


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