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Kerala Historians
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Swathi Thirunal
Swathi Thirunal was the king of Travancore
from 1829 to 1848. He was heir to the throne even in his mother’s
womb. So e was known as ‘Garbasreeman’.
His mother ruled the country till he attained majority. He learned
many languages and become a scholar. He learned music and was a
good musician. He was also a great composer of music. He was a great
lover of arts and patronised artists. He was also a great administrator.
It was he who began English Education in Travancore. It was during
his time that law courts were first established in Travancore. The
reign of Swathi Thirunal is often called the ‘Golden
age of Kerala Music’.
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