Madampi (equivalent to Lord in English) is an aristocratic title given to the uppermost subdivisions of Nairs in Kerala, by the Maharajahs of Travancore and Cochin.
Their power was severely reduced after the Communist government passed the Land Reforms Ordinance.
[3] A few Nambuthiri landlord families, most notable of whom being those in Vanjipuzha and Makilanjeri, were also given the Madampi title.
[6] This title is equivalent to others such as Eshmanan, Eman and Mannadiyar which were used in Cochin and Malabar areas.
Other titles used by the Nairs include Kurup, Pillai, Valiathan, Kaimal, Thampi, Chempakaraman, Unnithan, Nambiar, Panicker, Nayanar, Kartha and Menon.