Rama Varma XVII
Statue of Rama Varma XVII, Maharaja of Cochin near the Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple in Thrissur City
Rama Varma XVII GCIE (c. 1861 – May 23, 1941) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from March 25, 1932 to May 23, 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 May 23, 1941.
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| Preceded by Rama Varma XVI |
Maharaja of Cochin 1932–1941 |
Succeeded by Kerala Varma VI |
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