Centre for Hadhrami and Diaspora Studies
Sayyid Heritage Digital Platform
Discover the histories, genealogies, manuscripts, and literary traditions of the Hadhrami and Sayyid diaspora in South India.
500+Historical Records
150+Arabic Manuscripts
12+Academic Publications
Preserving a Transregional Islamic Legacy
Migration from Southern Arabia to Malabar predates the 7th century CE, but it was from the 16th century onward that Sayyids—families of Prophetic descent—emerged as a distinct diaspora. Their presence shaped the socio-religious, cultural, and political landscape of the region and enriched South India's knowledge traditions. The Centre for Hadhrami and Diaspora Studies is dedicated to locating, cataloguing, and digitising this rich scholarly legacy.
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