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041			_aEnglish
082			_2First _a954.83 _bSHU
100			_aMenon P Shungoonny
245			_aA History of Travancore Hardcover : _bFrom thr earliest times / _c P Shungoonny Menon
260			_aChennai : _bMaven books, _c2023.
300			_a523p. : _bILL, ; _c14 x 3.3 x 21.6.
505			_aAncient and Mythological Origins Discusses the legends surrounding the origin of Kerala and the establishment of Travancore. Touches on the influence of Brahmanical traditions and early rulers. Dynastic History Chronicles the rise of the Travancore royal family, starting with Marthanda Varma (1729–1758), the architect of modern Travancore. Covers battles, annexations, and consolidation of power. Military and Political Affairs Details the Travancore–Dutch wars, especially the Battle of Colachel (1741) where the Dutch were defeated. Analyzes interactions with the British East India Company and treaties signed with colonial powers. Administration and Governance Describes the administrative setup under Diwans (prime ministers) like Raja Kesava Das and others. Includes information on land revenue systems, judiciary, and public works. Social and Cultural Developments Explores caste systems, religious reforms, temple management, and the role of Hinduism. Mentions early education, trade, and public health practices.
520			_aThis 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.
650			_aTravancore
650			_aMarthanda Varma
650			_aAnizham Thirunal
650			_aBritish East India Company
650			_aDutch–Travancore conflict
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