Kerala History

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

Medieval Kerala|Kerala History Class 4-KAS Kerala Administrative Exam

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Early medieval period-Medieval Kerala-Kerala History Early medieval period Political changes in Kerala Tharisapalli plates granted to Saint Thomas Christians testify that merchant guilds and trade corporations played a very significant role in the economy and social life during the Kulasekhara period. Much of history of the region from the 6th to the 8th century is … Read more

History of Kerala Class 2- Prehistoric Period-KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam

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History of Kerala Prehistoric Period of Kerala Archaeological studies have identified many Mesolithic, Neolithic and Megalithic sites in Kerala. These findings have been classified into Laterite rock-cut caves (Chenkallara), Hood stones (Kudakkallu), Hat stones (Toppikallu), Dolmenoid cists (Kalvrtham), Urn burials (Nannangadi) and Menhirs (Pulachikallu). The studies point to the indigenous development of the ancient Kerala … Read more