
Sir Sri Rama Varma XVI (1858 – 21 March 1932) was the ruler of the
Kingdom of Cochin
The kingdom of Cochin or the Cochin State, named after its capital in the city of Kochi (Cochin), was a kingdom in the central part of present-day Kerala state. It originated in the early part of the 12th century and continued to rule until i ...
from 1915 to 1932.
Reign
Rama Varma XVI succeeded
Rama Varma XV on his abdication in 1914. Rama Varma ruled from 25 January 1915 until his death on 21 March 1932.
Legacy
He is remembered as the king who had given the ''Thitooram'' (Royal white) to build a new church within the premises of the fort city of
Thrissur
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours known as the largest church in
India
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, stand tall in
Thrissur
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, showing the love of the king to
Christians
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.
Death
Rama Varma died on 21 March 1932 in
Madras
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. He was aged 74. As he died at Madras, he is known as 'Madrasil Theepetta Thamburan'. His death came two months after the death of his predecessor.
References
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1932 deaths
1858 births
Rulers of Cochin
People from British India