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== Reign ==
== Reign ==
Rama Varma XVI succeeded [[Rama Varma XV]] on his abdication in 1914. Rama Varma ruled from January 25, 1915 till his death on March 21, 1932. He will be remembered as the king who had given the ''Thitooram'' (Royal white) to build a new church within the premises of the fort city of [[Thrissur]]. [[Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours]] known as the largest church in [[India]], stand tall in [[Thrissur]], showing the love of the king to [[Christians]].

Rama Varma XVI succeeded [[Rama Varma XV]] on his abdication in 1914. Rama Varma ruled from January 25, 1915 till his death on March 21, 1932.


== Death ==
== Death ==

Rama Varma died on March 21, 1932 in [[Madras]].
Rama Varma died on March 21, 1932 in [[Madras]].



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File:RamavarmaThampuranStatue.jpg
Statue of Rama Varma XVI in Thrissur city

Sir Sri Rama Varma XVI (1858-March 21, 1932) was the ruler of the Kingdom of Cochin from 1915 to 1932.

Reign

Rama Varma XVI succeeded Rama Varma XV on his abdication in 1914. Rama Varma ruled from January 25, 1915 till his death on March 21, 1932. He will be remembered as the king who had given the Thitooram (Royal white) to build a new church within the premises of the fort city of Thrissur. Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours known as the largest church in India, stand tall in Thrissur, showing the love of the king to Christians.

Death

Rama Varma died on March 21, 1932 in Madras.

References

  • "List of rulers of Kochin". worldstatesmen.org.
Regnal titles
Preceded by Maharaja of Cochin
1915-1932
Succeeded by