Kilimanoor

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Kilimanoor v • d • e Kerala • India
Kilimanoor
District(s)	Thiruvananthapuram
Coordinates	8.767° N 76.88° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area	19.04 km² (7 mi²)
Population • Density • Sex ratio	20,055 (2001) • 937/km² • 1074
Block Panchayat President	Smt. Anithakumari
Codes • Postal • Telephone • Vehicle	• 695601 • +0470 • KL-01/KL16
The details are for Kilimanoor Panchayat

Coordinates: 8.767° N 76.88° E

1 Location
2 History
3 Pesonalities
4 References

[edit] Location

Kilimanoor is small town situated at 37.5 km from Thiruvananthapuram on the MC/SH 1 Road.

Nearest Railway Station - Chirayankizh.
Nearest Airport - Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

[edit] History

This Royal House at Kilimanoor has a history of more than 300 years.Although the earliest of the buildings have been built much before,It was in 1753, the Palace was built as the present complex. Kilimanoor palace occupies a prominent place in history of Kerala.

In year 1705 (ME 880) the a son and two daughters of Ittammar Raja of Beypore Thattarikovilakam, a Kolathunadu royal house was adopted to the Royal house Venad. Ittammar Raja 's sister and her sons, Rama Varma and Raghava Varma settled in Kilimanoor and married the now adopted sisters. Marthanda Varma, the founder of the Kingdom of Travancore was the son of Raghava Varma. The nephew of Raghava Varma , Ravi varma Koil Thampuran, married the sister of Marthanda Varma. Their son became to be known as Dharma Raja Kartika Thirunnal Rama Varma. In 1740 when an allied forces lead by Dutch, Captain Hockert supporting Deshinganadu king, attacked Venad , an army from Kilimanoor tactfully resisted and then defeated them. Although a small victory, this was the first time an Indian army defeated a European Power. In recognition of this feat, Marthanda Varma, in 1753 exempted the areas under control of Kilimanoor palace from taxes and proclaimed autonomous status The presnt palace complex was also built during this time.The present Ayyappa temple for the family deity,Sastha or Ayyapan was also built.

Velu Thampi Dalawa held meeting at Kilimanoor palace planning his revolts on the British.He had handed over his sword at the palace before went for his final battle against British. India's First President Dr Rajendra Prasad received the Sword from the palace and is now kept at the national Musem in Delhi. Now Kilimanoor town is situated in Pazhayakunnummel( Special grade ) and Kilimanoor Panchayats.