sentences:  Following the conquest of South Canara by the British the Chowtas lost all their power except that they received a small pension from the then government.Descendants of the chowta rulers still survive and inhabit the "Chowtara Aramane" (Chowta Palace) of Moodabidri, which is known for its ornate carvings such as the Nava Nari Kunjara (Nine Damsel Elephant).Notable people with the surname Chowta, who may or may not be members of the Bunt community, include