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A paddy field at Palakkad, also known as The Granary of Kerala Black pepper is an important cash crop in Kerala, which leads the country in production. The major change in agriculture in Kerala occurred in the 1970s when production of rice fell due to increased availability of rice all over India and decreased availability of labour. [267]
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (Kerul Varma Pyche Rajah, Cotiote Rajah) (1753–1805) was the Prince Regent and the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Kottayam in Malabar, India between 1774 and 1805. He led the Pychy Rebellion (Wynaad Insurrection, Coiote War) against the English East India Company. He is popularly known as Kerala Simham (Lion of ...
Vanchi was a headquarters of Chera dynasty, who ruled central Kerala and western Tamil Nadu (the Kongu region) in the early historic south India. [1] [2] The exact location of Vanchi is matter of a debate among historians. [3] It is speculated that the location was identical with medieval Vanchi Karur (modern Karur). [3] [2]
The city is also known for its unique style of architecture involving Kerala Architecture with British and Dravidian influences. [138] Napier museum, Thiruvanathapuram Zoo, Padmanabha Swamy temple, Kuthira Malika palace, Kilimanoor palace and The Thiruvananthapuram Golf Club heritage building are examples of this.
Kerala is regarded as one of the destinations with the highest brand recall. [6] In 2010, Kerala attracted 660,000 foreign tourist arrivals. [7] Kerala is a popular destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges
The Government of Kerala (abbreviated as GoK), also known as the Kerala Government, is the administrative body responsible for governing the Indian state of Kerala.The government is led by a chief minister, who selects all the other ministers.
Kuttanad, also known as The Rice Bowl of Kerala, has the lowest altitude in India, and is also one of the few places in world where cultivation takes place below sea level. [14] [15] Minerals including Ilmenite, Monazite, Thorium, and Titanium, are found in the coastal belt of Kerala. [16]
When used in reference to England, "God's own country" refers to the legend that as a boy Jesus visited England with his great uncle, Joseph of Arimathea. [10] The event itself inspired the musical prelude to William Blake's Milton, the piece "And did those feet in ancient time", also known as "Jerusalem", which has become an unofficial anthem of England. [11]