Uthram_Thirunal_Marthanda_Varma

Marthanda Varma II

Marthanda Varma II

Maharaja of Travancore from 1846–1860

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma (26 September 1814 – 18 August 1860) was the Maharajah of Travancore state in southern India, succeeding his elder brother Maharajah Swathi Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive rule, he abolished slavery in the kingdom. He was succeeded by his nephew Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal in 1860. His mother was Her Highness Maharani Gowri Lakshmi Bayi. He had three wives. The Maharajah's daughter was married by his nephew and heir Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal.

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A sketch showing William Cullen carrying a letter from Queen Victoria to the Maharaja of Travancore thanking the latter for his contributions to the Great Exhibition of 1851 which included the gift of a carved ivory throne

The Maharajah also adopted Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi and Bharani Thirunal Parvathi Bayi from the related Kolathiri royal house in 1857 after the death of his niece to perpetuate the royal line.

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Sources

  • Aiya, V.Nagam. Travancore State Manual.
  • Pillai, T. K. Velu (1996). Travancore State Manual. Vol. II (2 ed.). Archived from the original on 7 May 2006. Retrieved 7 May 2006.
  • Menon, Shungunny. History of Travancore.
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