Rama Varma XVII

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(c. 1861 – 23 May 1941) 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 25 March 1932 to 23 May 1941.

Reign

Rama Varma ascended the throne on the death of Rama Varma XVI. The

Cochin Kochi ( , ), formerly known as Cochin ( ), is a major port city along the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea. It is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala. The city is also commonly referred to as Ernaku ...

harbour was expanded and the Ernakulam High Court was established during his reign. Rama Varma also showed keen interest in religious and spiritual matters.

Death

Rama Varma died at Chowwara on 23 May 1941.

References

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Varma, Rama, 17 Rulers of Cochin Knights Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire 1860s births 1941 deaths