In Coorg many Kodavas converted to Islam during the rule of Tippu Sultan(The sword of Mysore) in Coorg,are called 'Kodava Maaple' Or 'Jamma Maaples' ( not to be confused with the Kerala Mapillas).
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Many of them retain their Kodava family or clan names.They contract marriage alliances with the Muslims of Coorg, Mangalore and Kerala.
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