Joseph Azar was a Jewish prince of the Anjuvannam in Cochin, South India. He was a descendant of Joseph Rabban.[1] Azar lived in the 14th century CE.
In 1340, 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.[1][2]
Resources
- ^ a b Nathan Katz (2000), Who Are the Jews of India?, p. 15,
Joseph Azar was the last in the line of Joseph Rabban
- ^ Sidney Mendelssohn (1920), The Jews of Asia, p. 109
- Blady, Ken. Jewish Communities in Exotic Places. Northvale, N.J.: Jason Aronson Inc., 2000. pp. 115–130.
See also
External links
- Jews of Cochin — Picture of Joseph Azar in the Paradesi Synagogue
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