Original sentence: For the matriarchal castes, particularly the Royal Kshatriya families and the Nairs, Sambandham was a matter of prestige
Edited sentence: Also it allowed the secluded Brahmin families to have more influence on social and political decisions, since often a Namboothiri would have a Nair chief or prince as a first cousin.For the matriarchal castes, particularly the Royal Kshatriya families and the Nairs, Sambandham was a way to ensure the husband, being a Brahmin, would remain in the area, unlike Nair husbands who often were required for war in other areas.This way the population of Nairs could be maintained during times of war