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Kingdom of Travancore
Travancore was a kingdom in what is now southern Kerala, built by Marthanda Varma, who defeated the Dutch at Colachel in 1741. It later became a British princely state known for high literacy. It merged with Cochin in 1949.
Key facts
| Dates | 1729 – 1949 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom (princely state from 1795) |
| Capitals | Padmanabhapuram, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Founder | Marthanda Varma |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.