Ravi Varma IV (died February 1864) was an Indian monarch who ruled 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 1853 to 1864.
Reign
Ravi Varma was the younger brother of
Kerala Varma IV and succeeded the latter on his death at
Benares
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in February 1853. Ravi Varma was not a capable monarch and his rule was marked by consecutive administrations of his highly acclaimed
Diwans. After the death of his Diwan
T. Sankara Warrier, he appointed
Venkata Rayar as Diwan. However, they had disagreements and Venkata Rayar was sacked and replaced by
Thottakattu Sankunni Menon.
Death
Ravi Varma died in February 1864 in Thripunithura. Since he died in the Malayalam month of Makaram, he is known as 'Makaramasathil Theepetta Thamburan' (The king who died in the month of Makaram).
References
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1864 deaths
Rulers of Cochin
Year of birth unknown
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