Kerala Varma V
Ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 1888 to 1895
About Kerala Varma V
Lived 1846 – 1895 (aged 48–49).
Sir Kerala Varma V KCIE (1846–1895) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 1888 to 1895.
Reign
Kerala Varma rose to the throne after the death of his elder brother Rama Varma XIV. Kerala Varma was acclaimed for his proficiency in the English language. He was knighted (KCIE) even before his accession to the throne.
In 1893, Kerala Varma visited Benares, Gaya and Calcutta. He died on 12th September 1895 at Tripunithura.
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kerala Varma V?
Ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 1888 to 1895
When was Kerala Varma V born?
Kerala Varma V was born in 1846 in Tripunithura.
When did Kerala Varma V die?
Kerala Varma V died in 1895 in Tripunithura.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kerala Varma V. https://biography.guide/kerala-varma-v/
MLA: "Kerala Varma V." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kerala-varma-v/.
Chicago: "Kerala Varma V." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kerala-varma-v/.
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