Kottayam Grama Panchayat
Documented local history
Kannur district · Thalassery taluk
Historical overview
Kathakali flourished during the era of the Kottayam Raja (1665–1725). The raja was a gifted actor-dancer who helped transform Ramanattam into Kathakali; the period saw contributions from scholars such as Kerala Varma Thampuran and Vidwan Thampuran, and artists like Chathu Panicker, laying foundations for the form. [1]
Timeline
- 1665-1725
Kathakali developed and gained richness during the reign of the Kottayam Raja, with reforms that advanced Ramanattam toward Kathakali, and with notable contributors shaping early Kathakali tradition. [1]
- 1773
Hyder Ali occupied Malabar; the Raja of Kottayam found political asylum in Travancore. [1]
- 1790
The British recognized Pazhassi Raja as head of Kottayam instead of the Raja who had taken refuge at Travancore. [1]
Sources
- [1] Kingdom of Kottayam — English Wikipedia contributors
- [2] കോട്ടയം (മലബാർ) — Malayalam Wikipedia contributors
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