Rama Varma XVII
Maharaja of Cochin
About Rama Varma XVII
Lived 1861 – 1941 (aged 79–80). Rama Varma XVII was an Indian.
Rama Varma XVII GCIE (c. 1861 – 23 May 1941) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 25 March 1932 to 23 May 1941.
Reign Rama Varma ascended the throne on the death of Rama Varma XVI. The Cochin harbour was expanded and the Ernakulam High Court was established during his reign. Rama Varma also showed keen interest in religious and spiritual matters.
Death
Rama Varma died at Chowwara on 23 May 1941.
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Rama Varma XVII's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Rama Varma XVII?
Maharaja of Cochin
When was Rama Varma XVII born?
Rama Varma XVII was born in 1861 in Tripunithura.
When did Rama Varma XVII die?
Rama Varma XVII died in 1941 in Chovvara.
What nationality was Rama Varma XVII?
Rama Varma XVII was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rama Varma XVII. https://biography.guide/rama-varma-xvii/
MLA: "Rama Varma XVII." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rama-varma-xvii/.
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