Sree Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, born on November 7, 1912, and passing away on July 20, 1991, was the Maharaja of Travancore, a princely state in southern India, during the latter years of British colonial rule and the early years of independent India. He is remembered for his contributions to the state and his efforts to modernize Travancore.
Chithira Thirunal is notable for his progressive and forward-thinking approach. During his reign, he implemented various social and economic reforms, including the Temple Entry Proclamation in 1936, which allowed people of all castes to enter temples, challenging the prevailing caste-based discrimination. He also introduced land reforms and promoted education, contributing to the development of Travancore.
After India gained independence in 1947, Chithira Thirunal played a key role in the integration of Travancore into the Indian Union. In 1949, the princely state of Travancore was merged with the princely state of Cochin to form the modern Indian state of Kerala. Chithira Thirunal served as the Rajpramukh (constitutional head) of the newly formed state of Travancore-Cochin until the state reorganized as Kerala in 1956.
Chithira Thirunal's reign is remembered for his progressive policies and contributions to social and political reform in the region, leaving a lasting impact on the state of Kerala and its modern development.
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