A History of Travancore Hardcover : (Record no. 44569)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9789355276124
041 ## - LANGUAGE CODE
Language English
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Edition number First
Classification number 954.83
Item number SHU
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Menon P Shungoonny
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title A History of Travancore Hardcover :
Remainder of title From thr earliest times /
Statement of responsibility, etc P Shungoonny Menon
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT)
Place of publication, distribution, etc Chennai :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Maven books,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2023.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 523p. :
Other physical details ILL, ;
Dimensions 14 x 3.3 x 21.6.
505 ## - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Contents Ancient and Mythological Origins<br/>Discusses the legends surrounding the origin of Kerala and the establishment of Travancore.<br/>Touches on the influence of Brahmanical traditions and early rulers.<br/>Dynastic History<br/>Chronicles the rise of the Travancore royal family, starting with Marthanda Varma (1729–1758), the architect of modern Travancore.<br/><br/>Covers battles, annexations, and consolidation of power.<br/>Military and Political Affairs<br/>Details the Travancore–Dutch wars, especially the Battle of Colachel (1741) where the Dutch were defeated.<br/>Analyzes interactions with the British East India Company and treaties signed with colonial powers.<br/>Administration and Governance<br/>Describes the administrative setup under Diwans (prime ministers) like Raja Kesava Das and others.<br/><br/>Includes information on land revenue systems, judiciary, and public works.<br/>Social and Cultural Developments<br/>Explores caste systems, religious reforms, temple management, and the role of Hinduism.<br/>Mentions early education, trade, and public health practices.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc This book is a landmark historical work chronicling the political, cultural, and administrative history of the Kingdom of Travancore (in present-day Kerala, India), from ancient times up to the 19th century. Written in 1878 by P. Shungoonny Menon, an official in the Travancore government, the book offers a rare insider’s perspective and is one of the earliest comprehensive histories of a princely Indian state written in English.
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Travancore
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Marthanda Varma
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Anizham Thirunal
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element British East India Company
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element Dutch–Travancore conflict
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Non-fiction CUTN Central Library CUTN Central Library History & Geography 03/06/2025   954.83 SHU 51531 03/06/2025 03/06/2025 General Books