Rama Varma XI (died November 1837) was an Indian monarch who ruled the
Kingdom of Cochin
The Kingdom of Cochin, named after its capital in the city of Kochi (Cochin), was a kingdom in the central part of present-day Kerala state. It commenced at the early part of the 12th century and continued to rule until 1949, when monarchy ...
from 1828 to 1837.
Reign
Rama Varma was the nephew of
Kerala Varma III
Karkidaka Masathil Theepeta Thampuran (died August 1828) (regnal name: Kerala Varma III), popularly known as Virulam Thampuran, was an Indian monarch who ruled the Kingdom of Cochin from 1809 to 1828. British protectorate was confirmed on 6 May ...
and ascended the throne on his death in August 1828. Soon after his accession, Rama Varma had differences of opinion with the Diwan
Seshagiri Raya who resigned in 1830 on receiving complaints from the king.
Edamana Sankara Menon was appointed as his successor. But he was sacked and imprisoned by the king in October 1834 on allegations of corruption.
Venkata Subbaraya was appointed Diwan in his stead.
Death
Rama Varma died in November 1837 after a reign of nine years.
References
1837 deaths
Rulers of Cochin
Year of birth missing
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