Marthanda Varma
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Anizham Thirunal Marthanda Varma, was the founding monarch of the southern Indian Kingdom of Travancore from 1729 until his death in 1758. He was succeeded by Rama Varma.
A depiction of Marthanda Varma
The chapel at Udayagiri Fort, Kanyakumari. Eustachius de Lannoy's tomb is located in the chapel cemetery.
Battle of Colachel
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The Battle of Colachel was fought on 10 August 1741 between the Indian kingdom of Travancore and the Dutch East India Company. During the Travancore-Dutch War, King Marthanda Varma's forces defeated t
Marthanda Varma
…his death in 1758. He was succeeded by Rama Varma ("Dharma Raja") (1758–98). Raja Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch East India Company forces at the Battle of Colachel in 1741. He also put an end to the Nair-Brahmin Administrative setup, Ettuveetil Pillamar and the Ettara yogam council and took the full power as the…
Eustachius De Lannoy surrendering to Raja Marthanda Varma at the Battle of Colachel.
Victory pillar, in remembrance of victory against the Dutch Navy in 1741
Marayoor Dolmen
Edakkal Stone Age Carving