Kilimanoor
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palace, city, place with historical importance
Birth place of Raja Ravi Varma.
Kilimanoor (meaning the land of the Kili bird and the deer) was once under a tribal chief during the anarchic days of the Ettuveetil Pillamar of Travancore. This chief rebelled against the Maharajah Marthanda Varma following which the region was annexed and given as freehold to the present Royal House of Kilimanoor.
This Royal House of Kilimanoor has a history of more than 300 years. Although the earliest of the buildings were built much before, it was in 1753, the Palace was built as the present complex. Kilimanoor palace occupies a prominent place in history of Kerala.
In 1705 (ME 880) the son and two daughters of Ittammar Raja of Beypore Thattarikovilakam, a Kolathunadu royal house, were adopted by the Royal house of Venad. Ittammar Raja 's sister and her sons, Rama Varma and Raghava Varma settled in Kilimanoor and married the now adopted sisters. Marthanda Varma, the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore was the son of Raghava Varma. Raghava Varma's nephew, Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, married Marthanda Varma's sister. Their son came to be known as Dharma Raja Kartika Thirunnal Rama Varma. In 1740, when an allied force lead by Dutch Captain Hockert supporting Deshinganadu king attacked Venad, an army from Kilimanoor tactfully resisted and then defeated them. Although a small victory, this was the first time an Indian army defeated a European Power. In recognition of this feat, Marthanda Varma, in 1753, exempted the areas under control of Kilimanoor palace from taxes and proclaimed autonomous status. The present palace complex was also built during this time. The present Ayyappa temple. for the family deity, was also built.
Velu Thampi Dalawa held meetings at Kilimanoor palace planning his revolts on the British. He handed over his sword at the palace before going for his final battle against the British. India's First President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad received the Sword from the palace and it is now kept at the national museum in Delhi.
Kilimanoor (meaning the land of the Kili bird and the deer) was once under a tribal chief during the anarchic days of the Ettuveetil Pillamar of Travancore. This chief rebelled against the Maharajah Marthanda Varma following which the region was annexed and given as freehold to the present Royal House of Kilimanoor.
This Royal House of Kilimanoor has a history of more than 300 years. Although the earliest of the buildings were built much before, it was in 1753, the Palace was built as the present complex. Kilimanoor palace occupies a prominent place in history of Kerala.
In 1705 (ME 880) the son and two daughters of Ittammar Raja of Beypore Thattarikovilakam, a Kolathunadu royal house, were adopted by the Royal house of Venad. Ittammar Raja 's sister and her sons, Rama Varma and Raghava Varma settled in Kilimanoor and married the now adopted sisters. Marthanda Varma, the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore was the son of Raghava Varma. Raghava Varma's nephew, Ravi Varma Koil Thampuran, married Marthanda Varma's sister. Their son came to be known as Dharma Raja Kartika Thirunnal Rama Varma. In 1740, when an allied force lead by Dutch Captain Hockert supporting Deshinganadu king attacked Venad, an army from Kilimanoor tactfully resisted and then defeated them. Although a small victory, this was the first time an Indian army defeated a European Power. In recognition of this feat, Marthanda Varma, in 1753, exempted the areas under control of Kilimanoor palace from taxes and proclaimed autonomous status. The present palace complex was also built during this time. The present Ayyappa temple. for the family deity, was also built.
Velu Thampi Dalawa held meetings at Kilimanoor palace planning his revolts on the British. He handed over his sword at the palace before going for his final battle against the British. India's First President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad received the Sword from the palace and it is now kept at the national museum in Delhi.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/kilimanoor
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 8°46'12"N 76°52'50"E
- Thiruvananthapuram 21 km
- Kollam 42 km
- Tirunelveli 84 km
- Thoothukudi 132 km
- Kochi 166 km
- Madurai 184 km
- Kodungallur 196 km
- Thrissur 217 km
- Coimbatore 262 km
- Tiruchirappalli Metro Area 302 km
- Kilimanoor Town Bus Stand 0.2 km
- ERATTACHIRA 1.2 km
- Kilimanoor Govt. High School 1.2 km
- കൊങ്ങണം കോട് 1.2 km
- Ulamkunne Rock 1.5 km
- Kaduvayil Rock 1.6 km
- Thampurattippara, Chenikuzhi,Kilimanoor 1.7 km
- Pullayil Rice Field 1.7 km
- Kilimanoor Palace 1.9 km
- Thiruvananthapuram District 22 km
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