The sunset years of the erstwhile princely state of Travancore were mired in controversies, including repression of public agitations and uprisings, but it was also a period of commendable industrial and infrastructure development, observed Shashi Tharoor, MP.
Mr. Tharoor was speaking here on Monday after the launch of the book Anti-Monarchical Conflict in Kerala, 1931-1947 written by D. Daniel, former Professor and chairperson, School of Historical Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University.
“Though the twilight phase of Travancore monarchy under the reign of the often-reviled Maharaja of Travancore, Sree Chithira Tirunal, and Dewan Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar had several repercussions, it also witnessed commendable developments and reforms that resulted in industrialisation and progress of the State,” said Mr. Tharoor after releasing the book by handing over the first copy to Chief Secretary V. Venu.
