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Fernandez,Fernando surnames are commonly used among Goan and Tamil Christians converted in 15th century.The caste of the people is kshatriya.In Tamil nadu,the Pandyan rulers and their subjects embraced Christianity to get Portuguese support during the war against Muslim sultanate.They are Chandravanshi Kshatriya of Bharatha clan,in Tamil called as Parathavar.Fernandez,Fernando in Portuguese means Adventurous or Fearless leader.

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