Ithikkara Pakki
Ithikkara Pakki (or Ithikkara Pakky / Ethikkara Pakki / Ethikkara Pakky) was an Indian outlaw who lived in the Travancore Kingdom in the 19th century. He is said to have plundered from the rich and distributed to the poor. Pakki, whose real name was Muhammad Abdul Khader, hails from Ithikkara village. He is said to have moved as swiftly as a bird or butterfly, meaning Pakki in Malayalam, hence he was known by the name Ithikkara Pakki.
Ithikkara Pakki | |
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| Born | Muhammad Abdul Khader Umayanalloor, Kollam, Kingdom of Travancore, British India |
| Died | At age 45 |
| Resting place | Kottumpuram Juma Masjid, Mylakkadu, Kollam district |
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| Known for | Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor |
Legends on him are part of the folklore of Kerala where he is represented as a heroic outlaw. Stories about him often include his friend and fellow bandit Kayamkulam Kochunni. Ithikkara Pakki is depicted in various films, television and literature.
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