Aliyasantana

Aliyasantana (sister's son lineage) was a matrilineal system of inheritance practiced by the Billava, Bunts and other communities in the coastal districts of Karnataka, India.

Origins

Myth of origin

Tuluvas believe Aliya Kattu was adopted at the behest of a king called Bhootala Pandya. The story goes like this: A demon wanted the king to sacrifice his son. However, none of his queens and sons were ready to be sacrificed. Seeing the difficult situation, the king's sister offers her son. However, the demon shows mercy and lets him off. On his part, the king declares his nephew as his true inheritor.

Salient features

Matrilineal communities

Tulu communities which practised a matrilineal system of inheritance included:

See also

References

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