Maison de Travancore
Des palais ombragés des collines luxuriantes du Kerala, la Maison de Travancore a forgé un royaume de résilience, de piété et de réforme, laissant une marque indélébile sur l'histoire de l'Inde du Sud.
"Dharmma Rakshati Rakshitah"
Quick Facts
- Years Active
- 1729–1949
- Founder
- Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma
- Region
- South Asia
- Religion
- Hinduism
Notable Rulers
Velu Thampi Dalawa
Dewan of Travancore
Reign: 1802 – 1809
Velu Thampi Dalawa, born into a Nair family of modest status, rose through the ranks of Travancore’s bureaucracy by shee...
Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma
Maharaja of Travancore
Reign: 1729 – 1758
FounderAnizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, regarded as the founder of the House of Travancore, was a ruler noted for his formidab...
Dharma Raja Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma
Maharaja of Travancore
Reign: 1758 – 1798
Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma, known to history as Dharma Raja, emerged as a central figure during one of Travancore’s mo...
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma
Maharaja of Travancore
Reign: 1829 – 1846
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma stands out in the annals of South Indian history as a ruler whose intellectual curiosity and ...
Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
Maharaja of Travancore
Reign: 1931 – 1949
Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the last ruling Maharaja of Travancore, stands as a compelling and complex figure...
Documentary Chapters
Timeline
Accession of Marthanda Varma
Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma ascends the throne of Venad, initiating the transformation of the family into the House of Travancore.
Battle of Colachel
Travancore’s forces defeat the Dutch East India Company, marking one of the first major Asian victories over a European colonial power.
Dedication to Sri Padmanabha
Marthanda Varma dedicates the kingdom to the deity Sri Padmanabha, establishing the royal family’s spiritual mandate.
Dharma Raja's Accession
Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma, known as Dharma Raja, becomes Maharaja, ushering in a period of consolidation and religious tolerance.
Mysorean Invasion Repulsed
Travancore successfully defends against the invasion led by Tipu Sultan, safeguarding its independence.
Velu Thampi Dalawa's Rebellion
Dewan Velu Thampi leads an unsuccessful revolt against British interference, ending in his death and greater colonial control.
Swathi Thirunal's Reign Begins
Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma ascends the throne, presiding over a golden age of culture and reform.
Establishment of English School
The first English-medium school is founded in Trivandrum, marking the beginning of modern education in the kingdom.
Temple Entry Proclamation
Sree Chithira Thirunal issues the Temple Entry Proclamation, allowing all castes access to Hindu temples in Travancore.
Punnapra-Vayalar Uprising
A violent workers’ revolt challenges royal authority, leading to severe repression and highlighting social tensions.
Accession to Indian Union
Travancore signs the Instrument of Accession, merging with India and ending royal rule.
Discovery of Temple Treasure
Vaults in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple are opened, revealing immense treasures and reigniting interest in the royal family’s legacy.
Connected Across The Archives
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Civilization Archive
(3)Kingdom of Mysore
The Kingdom of Mysore's rivalry with the House of Travancore in the 18th century shaped regional power dynamics and trade routes.
Mughal Civilization
The House of Travancore and the Mughal Empire's coexistence affected South Asian trade networks, with both entities shaping regional economic and political spheres.
Vijayanagara Empire
The Vijayanagara Empire's administrative and cultural innovations significantly influenced the House of Travancore's governance and cultural development.
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