The Kingdom of Travancore

Test your knowledge about the Kingdom of Travancore, a prominent kingdom in the southern region of India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In what year was the Kingdom of Travancore established?

  1. 1729
  2. 1731
  3. 1741
  4. 1751
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Chera Dynasty
  2. Chola Dynasty
  3. Pandya Dynasty
  4. Travancore Dynasty
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the most prominent ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Marthanda Varma
  2. Dharma Raja
  3. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
  4. Rani Lakshmi Bai
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Kochi
  3. Kollam
  4. Alappuzha
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which language was the official language of the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Malayalam
  2. Tamil
  3. Kannada
  4. Telugu
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the main religion practiced in the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Christianity
  3. Islam
  4. Buddhism
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the economic base of the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Agriculture
  2. Trade
  3. Industry
  4. Tourism
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which port city was a major trading hub for the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Kochi
  2. Kollam
  3. Alappuzha
  4. Kannur
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the famous temple located in the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Padmanabhaswamy Temple
  2. Sabarimala Temple
  3. Guruvayur Temple
  4. Meenakshi Temple
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which social reform movement originated in the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Brahmo Samaj
  2. Arya Samaj
  3. Prarthana Samaj
  4. Nair Service Society
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When did the Kingdom of Travancore merge with the Indian Union?

  1. 1947
  2. 1948
  3. 1949
  4. 1950
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. Marthanda Varma
  2. Dharma Raja
  3. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
  4. Rani Lakshmi Bai
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the current status of the former royal family of Travancore?

  1. They hold political power in Kerala.
  2. They are involved in business and philanthropy.
  3. They live in exile outside India.
  4. They have no special status or privileges.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which famous painting depicts the coronation of Marthanda Varma, the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore?

  1. The Coronation of Marthanda Varma
  2. The Last Supper
  3. Mona Lisa
  4. Starry Night
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous Kathakali dance drama that tells the story of the Travancore royal family?

  1. Nalacharitham
  2. Kirmeeravadham
  3. Syamantakam
  4. Bhagavadajjukam