The remains of pre-historic symbols including Dolmens, Menhirs, and Rock-cut caves that have been found from various parts of Manjeri indicates human life at the region in the Stone Age itself. The region was under the control of Zamorins in medieval period. There was a set pattern of succession, indicated by "Sthanams" (ranks) in the royal line in the Kingdom of Zamorins. Five "Sthanams" were defined in the kingdom of Zamorin, each with its own separate property enjoyed in succession by the senior members of the three "Kovilakams" (palaces) of the family