Kerala Varma V
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Sir Kerala Varma V KCIE
(1846–1895) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin
from 1888 to 1895.
died in August 1888, his brother Kerala Varma succeeded him. Kerala Varma was acclaimed for his proficiency over the English language. Kerala Varma was knighted even before his accession to the throne.
In 1893, Kerala Varma visited Benares, Gaya
, and Calcutta. He died in September 1895.
Order of the Indian Empire
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(1846–1895) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin
Kingdom of Cochin
Kingdom of Cochin was a late medieval Hindu kingdom and later Princely State on the Malabar Coast, South India...
from 1888 to 1895.
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Sir Rama Varma XIV KCSI was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 1864 to 1888. He was the first Maharajah of Cochin to be knighted.- Reign :...
died in August 1888, his brother Kerala Varma succeeded him. Kerala Varma was acclaimed for his proficiency over the English language. Kerala Varma was knighted even before his accession to the throne.
In 1893, Kerala Varma visited Benares, Gaya
Gaya, India
Gaya is the second largest city of Bihar, India, and it is also the headquarters of Gaya District.Gaya is 100 kilometers south of Patna, the capital city of Bihar. Situated on the banks of Falgu River , it is a place sanctified by both the Hindu and the Buddhist religions...
, and Calcutta. He died in September 1895.