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Kundamkuzhy Fort - A Walk to Remember

Kundamkuzhy Fort - A Walk to Remember

Located in the Bandadka village in Kasaragod, the Kundamkuzhy Fort…

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Pallipuram Fort- A Passage through Time

Pallipuram Fort- A Passage through Time

An imposing three-storeyed structure built centuries ago, the Pallipuram Fort…

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Dutch Cemetery, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Dutch Cemetery, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Dutch Cemetery situated at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam was consecrated…

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Iringal and the Craft Village, Kozhikode

Iringal and the Craft Village, Kozhikode

Vellari Mala and Iringal are two beautiful picnic spots situated…

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Kodungalloor in Thrissur

Kodungalloor in Thrissur

Kodungalloor, situated on the west coast of Kerala, is 35…

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Edakkal caves - the earliest centres of human habitation in Wayanad, Kerala

Edakkal caves - the earliest centres of human habitation in Wayanad, Kerala

Edakkal Caves in Ambukuthi Hills are situated around 10 km…

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Tanur, Coastal village, Malappuram

Tanur, Coastal village, Malappuram

Tanur, small coastal fishing town was one of the earliest…

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Vasco House at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Vasco House at Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Believed to have been the residence of Vasco da Gama,…

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Thakur House at Fort Kochi

Thakur House at Fort Kochi

Thakur House is a graceful building holds within itself a…

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VJT Hall at Palayam at Thiruvananthapuram

VJT Hall at Palayam at Thiruvananthapuram

VJT Hall in Thiruvananthapuram is the most preferred venue for…

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Tribal medicines of Kerala, Herbs, Remedies for Rheumatism, India

Tribal medicines of Kerala, Herbs, Remedies for Rheumatism, India

The tribal communities of Kerala know several traditional healing systems.…

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Mappila Khalasis, Urus, Traditional trading vessels, Beypore, Kozhikode, Kerala Tourism

Mappila Khalasis, Urus, Traditional trading vessels, Beypore, Kozhikode, Kerala Tourism

Khalasis are a group of people traditionally involved in the…

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Ezhimala

Ezhimala

Situated at a height of 286 metres from sea level,…

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Thalassery Fort

Thalassery Fort

Built by the British in 1708, Thalassery Fort in Kannur…

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Chettuva Fort - Remnants of a Stormy Past

Chettuva Fort - Remnants of a Stormy Past

Standing witness to the passage of time are the glorious…

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Padmanabhapuram Palace - a magnificent 16th century palace

Padmanabhapuram Palace - a magnificent 16th century palace

Padmanabhapuram Palace is a magnificent 16th century palace situated in…

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Sree Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Sree Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

SUTMC, Sree Uthradom Tirunal Marthanda Varma Chithralayam, a museum that…

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Sampaloor Church at  Thrissur

Sampaloor Church at Thrissur

Sampaloor near Chalakudy River, Thrissur district of Kerala is known…

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Indo-Portuguese Museum inside Bishop House, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Indo-Portuguese Museum inside Bishop House, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

The Indo-Portuguese Museum is situated in Fort Kochi. The museum…

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Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Shakthan Thampuran Palace (Museum) is in the district of Thrissur…

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Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bastion Bungalow in Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Bastion Bungalow built in the Indo-European style of architecture way…

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East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram

East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram

The East Fort area is situated in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital…

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Thalassery Fort, Kannur, Testimonial, Colonial imperialism

Thalassery Fort, Kannur, Testimonial, Colonial imperialism

Thalasseri fort at Kannur established by East India Company is…

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Hosdurg Fort at Kanhangad , Kasaragod

Hosdurg Fort at Kanhangad , Kasaragod

Hosdurg Fort is renowned for its chain of forts built…

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Thangasseri, Kollam, Dutch Quilon, Kerala

Thangasseri, Kollam, Dutch Quilon, Kerala

Thangasseri is a seaside village in Kollam town noted for…

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Arakkal Kettu Museum, Kannur, Arakkal Ali Rajas

Arakkal Kettu Museum, Kannur, Arakkal Ali Rajas

Arakkal Kettu, once the residence of the former Arakkal Ali…

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Karumadi Kuttan - the Black Granite Idol of Lord Buddha, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Alleppey

Karumadi Kuttan - the Black Granite Idol of Lord Buddha, Ambalapuzha, Alappuzha, Alleppey

Karumadi Kuttan or Karumadikuttan, the statue of Lord Buddha is…

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Kottathavalam and the ancient rock cut cave in Kottayam

Kottathavalam and the ancient rock cut cave in Kottayam

Kottathavalam, a picnic spot near Wagamon, is situated in Kurisumala…

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Keralam, Museum of History and Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Keralam, Museum of History and Heritage, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Keralam is a museum of history and heritage in the…

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Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave in Thiruvananthapuram

Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave in Thiruvananthapuram

There are rock-cut sculptures of the 18th century in the…

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Poonjar Palace and Poonjar dynasty in Kottayam

Poonjar Palace and Poonjar dynasty in Kottayam

Poonjar Palace at Poonjar is situated on the Pala-Erattupetta route…

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Marayoor in Munnar – a peep in to the history

Marayoor in Munnar – a peep in to the history

Marayoor, situated 40 km from Munnar in Idukki district, is…

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Kilimanoor Palace - the birthplace of Raja Ravi Varma, renowned painter from India

Kilimanoor Palace - the birthplace of Raja Ravi Varma, renowned painter from India

Kilimanoor Palace, the birth place of the renowned painter Raja…

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Madayipara in Kannur

Madayipara in Kannur

Madayi Para is a green, laterite hill, located at Pazhayangadi…

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Museum of Kerala History at Edappally, Ernakulam

Museum of Kerala History at Edappally, Ernakulam

Madhavan Nayar Foundation or Museum of Kerala History is situated…

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Antique shops, Jew Street, Kochi, Cochin

Antique shops, Jew Street, Kochi, Cochin

The Jew Street in Kochi is noted for its antique…

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Pazhassi tomb at Mananthavady in Wayanad

Pazhassi tomb at Mananthavady in Wayanad

Pazhassi Tomb in Kalpetta, Wayanad district of Kerala is a…

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Anjengo Fort at  Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Anjengo Fort at Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram

Anjengo or Anjuthengu is a place of historical importance located…

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Koyikkal Palace at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram

Koyikkal Palace at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram

The Koyikkal Palace situated at Nedumangad in Thiruvananthapuram district was…

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Mannanam - a historic place and an enchanting destination for canal cruise in Kottayam

Mannanam - a historic place and an enchanting destination for canal cruise in Kottayam

Mannanam is a historically important place in Kottayam. It is…

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St. Angelo Fort or Kannur Fort, Kannur

St. Angelo Fort or Kannur Fort, Kannur

St. Angelo’s Fort in Kannur district is a massive triangular…

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Mattancherry Palace at Kochi, Ernakulam

Mattancherry Palace at Kochi, Ernakulam

The Mattancherry Palace situated at Mattancherry in Ernakulam district, Kerala…

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Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district of Kerala is the first…

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Tipu's Fort or Palakkad fort in Palakkad

Tipu's Fort or Palakkad fort in Palakkad

The Fort of Tipu Sultan, also known as Palakkad Fort,…

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Kappad - the historic beach where Vasco-da-Gama landed at Kozhikode,

Kappad - the historic beach where Vasco-da-Gama landed at Kozhikode,

Kappad Beach is the historic beach in Kerala where Vasco-da-Gama…

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Kuthiramalika Palace - the horse palace near Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Kuthiramalika Palace - the horse palace near Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Kuthiramalika Palace is situated adjacent to Padmanabhaswamy Temple in East…

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Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram

Napier Museum in Thiruvananthapuram

Napier Museum is situated in the Museum compound, in the…

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Hill Palace Museum of Kerala at Ernakulam

Hill Palace Museum of Kerala at Ernakulam

The Hill Palace Museum at Thripunithura near Ernakulam town is…

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Fort Immanuel at Fort Kochi

Fort Immanuel at Fort Kochi

Fort Immanuel is an imposing structure located in Fort Kochi,…

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Para - the traditional paddy measuring unit

Para - the traditional paddy measuring unit

Para was the traditional paddy measuring unit used in Kerala…

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Beypore Uru - the traditional Arabian Trading Vessel

Beypore Uru - the traditional Arabian Trading Vessel

Beypore Uru is associated with the traditional ship building culture…

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How does one convert a piece of metal alloy into a unique mirror?

How does one convert a piece of metal alloy into a unique mirror?

A marvel of art and craft that dates back to…

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Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

Pierce Leslie Bungalow is an old bungalow located in Ernakulam…

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Old Harbour House

Old Harbour House

The Old Harbour House in Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala…

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Parade Ground, Kochi

Parade Ground, Kochi

The Parade Ground in Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala was…

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Arakkal Palace, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Arakkal Palace, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Arakkal Palace, situated in Kannur was the former palace for…

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Sree Chithra Enclave, Thiruvananthapuram

Sree Chithra Enclave, Thiruvananthapuram

Sree Chithra Enclave in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala depicts he…

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Meshan Mani or Methan Mani in East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram

Meshan Mani or Methan Mani in East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram

Located on the eastern side of Padmanabha Swamy Temple, installed…

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Muziris Heritage Site now open to public

Muziris Heritage Site now open to public

The Muziris Heritage Project intends to conserve and to showcase…

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Historic Thalassery, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Historic Thalassery, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Thalassery, one of the beautiful cities in the Malabar Coast…

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East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

East fort, called the nerve centre of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital…

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Kodungallur, Kodungalloor, Features, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Kodungallur, Kodungalloor, Features, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Kodungallur or Kodungalloor is situated on the west coast, was…

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Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Shakthan Thampuran Palace

Shakthan Thampuran Palace

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Vasco House, Historical Buildings,  Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vasco House, Historical Buildings, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vasco House is believed to be the house where Vasco…

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Jews in Kochi, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jews in Kochi, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Jews one of the major migrant communities in Mattancherry has…

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Konkanis, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Konkanis, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Konkanis in Kochi are the migrants of the Konkani…

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Kutchi Muslims, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kutchi Muslims, Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kutchi Muslims actually the traders from the Kutch area of…

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Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Dutch Palace, Jew street, Pardesi synagogue and spice market are…

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Dutch Palace, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Dutch Palace, Attractions, Mattancherry, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja…

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Mannadi

Mannadi

Mannadi village in Pathanamthitta district has a significant place in…

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Thalassery Kadalpalam, Walk into the Sea

Thalassery Kadalpalam, Walk into the Sea

Thalassery Kadalpalam is a sea bridge that was built in…

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Anchuthengu Fort - Whispering Tales of Past Wonder and Magnificence

Anchuthengu Fort - Whispering Tales of Past Wonder and Magnificence

For the uninitiated travellers riding along the tiny coastal hamlet…

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St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam

St. Francis Church at Fort Kochi, Ernakulam district of Kerala…

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Police Museum or The Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum at Kollam

Police Museum or The Sardar Vallabhai Patel Police Museum at Kollam

Police Museum in Kollam district of Kerala is a noted…

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Mattancherry Palace, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Mattancherry Palace, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

The Mattancherry Palace with its old world charm is situated…

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Poonjar Palace, Kottayam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Poonjar Palace, Kottayam, Enchanting Kerala, Newsletter, Kerala Tourism

Poonjar Palace, located at Poonjar on the Pala-Erattupetta road in…

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Pallipuram Fort,  Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala Tourism

Pallipuram Fort, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala Tourism

Situated near Vypeen Island in Kochi and built in 1503…

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Light house and other sights at Anchuthengu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Light house and other sights at Anchuthengu, Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Apart from the Anjengo fort, there are many important landmarks…

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British era, Wayanad, District, Kerala, India

British era, Wayanad, District, Kerala, India

History of Wayanad in the hands of British era.

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History, Pazhassi Raja and Wayanad, District, Kerala, India

History, Pazhassi Raja and Wayanad, District, Kerala, India

History of Wayanad. Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja of the Kottayam…

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Short History, New Stone Age,  Wayanad, District, Kerala, India

Short History, New Stone Age, Wayanad, District, Kerala, India

History of Wayanad district Kerala, India. Wayanad had settlements of…

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History, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady,  Idukki, Kerala, India

History, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, Idukki, Kerala, India

History of Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. The Periyar Valley was under…

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History, Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India

History, Eravikulam National Park, Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India

History of Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala,…

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History of Munnar, Hill station, Plantation era, Idukki, Kerala, India

History of Munnar, Hill station, Plantation era, Idukki, Kerala, India

The early inhabitants of the region are members of the…

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Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Mattancherry, Migrant Communities, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

In Mattancherry, Kochi we can see many Migrant communities such…

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Fort Immanuel, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Fort Immanuel, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Fort Immanuel, in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese…

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Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco da Gama Square, Cheenavala, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Chinese Fishing Nets, Vasco da Gama Square, Cheenavala, Fort Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Chinese fishing nets colloquially known as Cheena vala is common…

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Rulers, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Rulers, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Portuguese built the Mattancherry Palace in 1555 and presented…

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Vanneri to Kochi, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Vanneri to Kochi, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi was the first capital of the kingdom was Chitrakoodam…

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Origin, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Origin, Kochi dynasty, Perumbadappu Swaroopam, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The Kochi royal family is descended from Veera Kerala Varma…

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Kochi dynasty, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Kochi dynasty, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The origin and rulers of Kochi dynasty in Kerala, India.

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Invasions, Kochi, Overview, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Invasions, Kochi, Overview, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The main invaders of Kochi were Portuguese, Zamorins, Jews, Dutch…

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Emergence of the Kingdom Cochin, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

Emergence of the Kingdom Cochin, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

The royal family of Cochin kingdom is Known in the…

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