Background
Kurup, Kuttamath Kunniyur Narayana was born on February 13, 1939 in Kerala, Calicut, India. Son of Chappa Kurup and Janaki K.K. Amma.
Kurup, Kuttamath Kunniyur Narayana was born on February 13, 1939 in Kerala, Calicut, India. Son of Chappa Kurup and Janaki K.K. Amma.
Bachelor, University Delhi, 1968. Master of Arts, University Calicut, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, University Calicut, 1976.
Lecturer history University Calicut, 1972-1976, reader in history, 1976-1983, professor history, since 1983, head department history, since 1991, dean faculty humanities, 1993-1995, vice chancellor, 1998—2002. With Malabar Institute Research and Development, Vatakara, India. Director K.A. Keraleeyan Memorial Committee, India, since 1994.
Political activitst for social reform and programs. Member Folklore Fellows of Malabar (president since 1993), Indian History Congress (executive member 1993-1995), South Indian History Congress (president 1991-1992), Modern India Indian History Congress (president 1993).
Married Ravindran Devamalini, June 17, 1971. Children: Meena N., Nalin.