The Kerala coast's only Muslim royal house whose Arakkal Ali Rajas ruled Kannur from a maritime kingdom built on pepper, cardamom, and Arabian Sea trade — commanding a fleet that made them the most formidable Muslim naval power.
Arakkal Kingdom (1545-1819) — the sole Muslim monarchy of Kerala whose Ali Raja dynasty governed Kannur and the Lakshadweep islands from a trading state built on Malabar spice commerce, their fleet controlling sea lanes that connected the pepper gardens of Kerala's Western Ghats to the markets of Arabia, Persia, and East Africa. The Arakkal rulers' alliance with the Zamorin of Calicut against Portuguese Estado da India placed them at the center of the 16th-century struggle for control of the Indian Ocean spice trade — the most commercially valuable maritime conflict of the early modern world — before British naval supremacy ended Arakkal independence in 1819. This interactive t-shirt connects you to that Kannur spice coast legacy and Arakkal Indian heritage with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive t-shirts that carry historical flags of India. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the proud history of India.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality t-shirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more details about this t-shirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand unisex t-shirt • 100% cotton Gildan t-shirt. Soft, comfy, pre-shrunk jersey knit • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Classic fit, taped neck and shoulders for soft feel • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem for more durability • Fabric weight: 5.0-5.3 oz./yd² (170-180 g/m²)
