Rama Varma XVII

Rama Varma XVII GCIE (c. 1861 – 23 May 1941) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 25 March 1932 to 23 May 1941.

Statue of Rama Varma XVII, Maharaja of Cochin near the Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple in Thrissur City

Reign

Rama Varma ascended the throne on the death of Rama Varma XVI. The Cochin harbour was expanded and the Ernakulam High Court was established during his reign. Rama Varma also showed keen interest in religious and spiritual matters.

Death

Rama Varma died at Chowwara on 23 May 1941.

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References

  • "List of rulers of Kochin". worldstatesmen.org.
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Rama Varma XVI
Maharaja of Cochin
1932–1941
Succeeded by
Kerala Varma VI
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