South AsiaAsia
Kingdom of Cochin
The Kingdom of Cochin was a kingdom on the Malabar Coast of central Kerala. It allied with the Portuguese against the Zamorin of Calicut and later came under Dutch and then British influence. It merged with Travancore in 1949.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1150 – 1949 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom (princely state) |
| Capitals | Perumpadappu, Thripunithura |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.