Marthanda Varma II
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Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma was the Maharajah of Travancore state in southern India, succeeding his elder brother King Swathi Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive ru
Maharajah of Travancore 1847
A sketch showing William Cullen carrying a letter from Queen Victoria to the King of Travancore thanking the latter for his contributions to the Great Exhibition of 1851 which included the gift of a carved ivory throne
Ayilyam Thirunal
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Sir Sri Ayilyam Thirunal Rama Varma IV was the Maharaja of Travancore from 1860 to 1880. His reign was highly successful, with Travancore, gaining the appellation of "model state of India", with such
Marthanda Varma II
…Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive rule, he abolished slavery in the kingdom. He was succeeded by his nephew King Ayilyam Thirunal in 1860. His mother Queen Gowri Lakshmi Bayi. He had three wives. The King's daughter was married by his nephew and heir King Ayilyam Thirunal. The…
The Maharaja circa 1875
Rajah Sir T. Madhava Rao served as Dewan during The Maharaja's reign
Ammachee, wife of the Maharaja of Travancore in 1868
Travancore Anchal Box Krishnapuram Palace