Lot No : 291
Auction No : 8
Travancore State, Sree Mulam Thirnal Rama Vurma(c. 1885-1924CE), Silver 1/2 Rupee, 1889AD, Extra Fine+, Very Rare. Sree Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma (r. 1885–1924 AD) was Maharaja of Travancore State, remembered for progressive administrative and social reforms. He established the Sree Moolam Popular Assembly, one of India’s earliest representative bodies, modernized education and healthcare, and encouraged public works. Ruling under British suzerainty, he maintained stability without major conflicts, leaving Travancore as a well-governed and forward-looking princely state
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Lot No : 293
Auction No : 8
Travancore State, Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma(c. 1937-1949CE), Silver 1/2 Rupee, 5.30grms, 1112ME, Extra Fine, Very Scarce. Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma was the last Maharaja of Travancore State and one of India’s most reformist rulers. He is best known for the Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936, ending caste-based exclusion in temples. His reign saw advances in education, healthcare, and industry, and he smoothly integrated Travancore into independent India in 1949, ensuring stability and progressive transition
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