Succession Line
There were five Places of Dignity (Sthanams) existed in Calicut, each with its own separate property enjoyed in succession by the senior members of the three Royal Branches (Kovilakams) of the family. The Zamorin's family, being Eradis are connected to several other Eradi clans who are resident in Nilambur, Ponnani and nearby localities in Malappuram district.
- The first Place of Dignity was the Zamorin himself
- The second in line successor to the throne (Crown Prince) is known as the Eralppad (the Eranad Ilamkur Nambiyathiri Thirumulpad) and he resides in Eranad (northern parts of present day Malappuram district) itself.
- The third was the Eranad Moonnamkur Nambiyathiri Thirumulpad (the Munalpad)
- The fourth known as the Itattoornad Nambiyathiri Thirumulpad and
- The fifth the Nediyiruppu Mootta Eradi Thirumulpad (the Naturalpad)
The three Royal Branches were,
- Kizhakke (Eastern),
- Pandiyara (Western) and
- Putiya (New)
The senior female member of the whole Zamorin family, the Valiya Tamburatti, also enjoyed a Places of Dignity with separate property known as the Ambati Royal Branch.
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