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TRAVANCORE RULE HISTORY

In the early 18th century CE, the Travancore royal family adopted some members from the royal
family of Kolathunadu based at Kannur, and Parappanad based in present-day Malappuram
district. Travancre became the most dominant state in Kerala by defeating the
powerful Zamorin of Kozhikode in the battle of Purakkad in 1755. During the mid-eighteenth
century, Travancore's Raja of Marthanda Varma decided to consolidate various independent
kingdoms including Quilon, Kayamkulam and Elayadath Swaroopa (Kottarakkara) with Kingdom of
Travancore. The plan was dismissive because of the presence of the Dutch, who fortified their base
city of Quilon against such invasions. The Dutch and allies have conquered Paravur and marched
to Attingal and despatched another expedition to Kottarakkara as well. But ignoring the stiff
resistance, the army of Marthanda Varma attacked and defeated the Dutch at Colachel in 1741 and
marched to Quilon and attacked the city as part of the Travancore–Dutch War. After signing
the Treaty of Mannar, several territories under royal family around Quilon were added to the
Travancore Kingdom.

CONCLUSION (POST INDEPENDENCE)

In the period between 15th August 1947 and 1st July 1949 Kollam remained
in Travancore state of Dominion of India. On 1st July 1949, Quilon became one of the four
districts in newly formed Travancore–Cochin state. In 1st November 1956 following the
formation of State of Kerala through States Reorganisation Act.

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