The Kingdom of Travancore
Test your knowledge about the Kingdom of Travancore, a prominent kingdom in the southern region of India.
Questions
In what year was the Kingdom of Travancore established?
- 1729
- 1731
- 1741
- 1751
Which dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Chera Dynasty
- Chola Dynasty
- Pandya Dynasty
- Travancore Dynasty
Who was the most prominent ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Marthanda Varma
- Dharma Raja
- Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
- Rani Lakshmi Bai
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Kochi
- Kollam
- Alappuzha
Which language was the official language of the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Telugu
What was the main religion practiced in the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Hinduism
- Christianity
- Islam
- Buddhism
What was the economic base of the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Agriculture
- Trade
- Industry
- Tourism
Which port city was a major trading hub for the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Kochi
- Kollam
- Alappuzha
- Kannur
What was the name of the famous temple located in the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Sabarimala Temple
- Guruvayur Temple
- Meenakshi Temple
Which social reform movement originated in the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Brahmo Samaj
- Arya Samaj
- Prarthana Samaj
- Nair Service Society
When did the Kingdom of Travancore merge with the Indian Union?
- 1947
- 1948
- 1949
- 1950
Who was the last ruler of the Kingdom of Travancore?
- Marthanda Varma
- Dharma Raja
- Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma
- Rani Lakshmi Bai
What is the current status of the former royal family of Travancore?
- They hold political power in Kerala.
- They are involved in business and philanthropy.
- They live in exile outside India.
- They have no special status or privileges.
Which famous painting depicts the coronation of Marthanda Varma, the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore?
- The Coronation of Marthanda Varma
- The Last Supper
- Mona Lisa
- Starry Night
What is the name of the famous Kathakali dance drama that tells the story of the Travancore royal family?
- Nalacharitham
- Kirmeeravadham
- Syamantakam
- Bhagavadajjukam