The Frenchman, who fought with the Dutch against Bala Marthanda Varma of Travancore over pepper ... to strengthen one of the most prominent south Indian kingdoms is hardly recounted today beyond ...

A hidden gem built by the Travancore kings, Udayagiri Fort blends colonial history with South Indian heritage. Wander through the lush greenery and spot exotic birds within its walls. Perched on ...

After 1947 the kingdom of Travancore merged with the princely state of Cochin, which eventually became the present-day state of Kerala. The inspections at the temple began after India's Supreme ...