They may have become maritime traders trading in salt by the 17th century and European expansionism in South East Asia during the next century fostered conditions that enabled the community to expand its trading enterprises, including as moneylenders.
The AMK Family members are part of the management in the following temples
- Karaikudi Nagara Sivan Koil
- Registered Trustees Nattukottai Chettiars temple, Penang, Malaysia
- Illathankudi Kalanivasal Kudi Perumal Koil
The Three branches of the AMK family area AMKMK, AMKMCT and AMKMALM. The AMK family Tree is traced back to seven generations starting with “A” for Alagiavanapa Chettiar, his Son Muthukarupan Chettiar, his Son Karuppan Chettiar, his Son Muthukkaruppan chettiar who has three sons as depicted in the family tree
AMK Family Tree