Sakthan Thampuran

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Sakthan Thampuran bigraphy, stories - Maharaja of Cochin

Sakthan Thampuran : biography

1751 – 1805

Rama Varma Kunhjipilla Thampuran (1751–1805), or Rama Varma IX, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran (Sakthan meaning powerful), was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin. He was the King of Cochin and his palace was in Thrissur City. City of Thrissur is the Cultural Capital of Kerala and Sakthan Thampuran is the very architect of City of Thrissur. Thrissur Pooram was also introduced by him.

Biography

Early life

Born on Karkidakom, 926 (ME) (August 26, 1751 AD) at Vellarapally Palace to Ambika Thampuran of the Cochin Royal Family and her consort Chennose Namboodiripad. His mother died when he was only three years old. The prince was brought up by his maternal aunt, famously known as Chittamma (meaning mother’s younger sister) Thampuran. His early education took place under the tutelage of scholars such as Kallenkara Pisharody. Sakthan Thampuran was a very powerful Maharaja as his name indicate.

Marriage