Irani.--A territorial name, meaning Persian, of the Shiah section of the Moghal tribe of Muhammadans. The Iranis or Beluchis are described by Mr. Paupa Rao Naidu [181] as a troublesome nomad tribe "committing crime all over India openly from the houses and shops of villages and towns, mostly in broad daylight, with impunity, and escaping punishment except in rare cases. Their ostensible profession is merchandise, dealing in the following articles:--ponies, knives, scissors, padlocks, false stones, false pearls, trinkets of several kinds, toys, beads, quicksilver, and false coins of different kinds. Their camp generally consists of a few small tents, a few ponies, pack saddles to secure their culinary utensils, their dirty clothes, the leather or gunny bags containing their articles of merchandise; a few fighting cocks, and cages of birds. They are very fond of cock fighting, even on wagers of 10 to 50 rupees on each. They train these cocks specially brought up to fight." For information concerning the criminal methods of the Iranis, I would refer the reader to Mr. Paupa Rao Naidu's account thereof. Iranyavarma.--The name of one of the early Pallava kings, returned at times of census as a caste name by some wealthy Pallis, who also gave themselves the title of Solakanar, or descendants of Chola Kings. Irattai Sekkan.--A sub-division of Vaniyans, who use two bullocks for their oil-mills. Iraya.--A name for Cherumans, in Malabar, who are permitted to come as far as the eaves (ira) of their employers' houses. Irchakkollan (timber sawyer).--A synonym, in Travancore, of Tacchan (carpenter) Kammalan. Irkuli.--Irkuli or Irangolli Vellala, said to mean Vellalas who killed dampness, is a name assumed by some Vannans. Irpina (comb).--An exogamous sept of Kamma. Irulas of the Nilgiris. In the Kotagiri bazaar, which is an excellent hunting-ground for the anthropologist, may be seen gathered together on market-day Kotas, Badagas, Kanarese, Irulas, Kurumbas, and an occasional Toda from the Kodanad mand. A tribal photograph was taken there, with the result that a deputation subsequently waited on me with a petition to the effect that "We, the undersigned, beg to submit that your honour made photos of us, and has paid us nothing. We, therefore, beg you to do this common act of justice." The deputation was made happy with a pourboire.