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Thiyyas, also known as Ezhavas and Billavas, form the largest Hindu community in the state of Kerala. Thiyyas are originally Hindus but many of them had converted into Christians and Sikhs in 1920s. Ezhavas are believed to be a martial race historically as many served in the armed forces of important kings in Calicut, Travancore and Cochin. Besides this, Thiyyas have been involved in Ayurveda, Toxicology (visha chikitsa), coconut trading, farming, arrack brewing, distillery and toddy tapping.