history of Kerala

Formation of Kerala state-Modern history of Kerala-KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam

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Formation of Kerala state-Modern history of Kerala-KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam Formation of Kerala state  Travancore-Cochin The two independent kingdoms of Travancore and Cochin joined the Union of India after India gained independence in 1947.  On 1 July 1949, the two states were merged to form Travancore-Cochin (Thiru Kochi). On 1 January 1950, Travancore-Cochin was recognised as a state. The Madras … Read more

Cultural Heritage of Kerala History-KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam

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Kerala History Cultural Heritage of Kerala Classical period Muziris in the Tabula Peutingeriana, an itinerarium showing the road network in the Roman Empire. Early ruling dynasties Kerala’s dominant rulers of the early historic period were the Cheras, a Tamil dynasty with its headquarters located in Vanchi. The location of Vanchi is generally considered near the … Read more

History Of Kerala Class 1-KAS Kerala Administrative Services

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History Of Kerala History Of Kerala The term Kerala was first epigraphically recorded as Ketalaputo (Cheras) in a 3rd-century BCE rock inscription by emperor Ashoka of Magadha. It was mentioned as one of four independent kingdoms in southern India during Ashoka’s time, the others being the Cholas, Pandyas and Satyaputras. The Cheras transformed Kerala into … Read more