subject: Kerala History, The History of a tropical paradise called God's own country [print this page] After India gained Independence from the British in 1947, the princely states of Travancore and Kochi were merged to form the province of Travancore-Cochin. The state of Kerala was created on November 1, 1956 when Malabar District was merged with Tranvancore-Cochin state and Kasargod taluk of South Kanara District. Kanyakumari was given over to Tamil Nadu, based on the recommendations of the State Re-organization Commission set up by the Government of India. And thus Kerala, as we see it today, was born.
Kerala History, The History of a tropical paradise called God's own country
By: Anoop Thomas
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