Read the following sentences.

i. ‘Pativu Kanakku’ was introduced by marthanda Varma in Travancore.

ii. ‘Suchindram Kaimukku’ was stopped by Swathi Tirunal Rama Varma.

iii. devadasi system was abolished in Travancore during the reign of Sethu lakshmi Bai.

iv. The Institution of Slavery was abolished in Travancore during the reign of Sethu lakshmi Bai.

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KEY POINTS

1. ‘Pativu Kanakku’ was introduced by Marthanda Varma in Travancore. 

2. ‘Suchindram Kaimukku’ was stopped by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma.  

3. The Devadasi system was abolished in Travancore during the reign of Sethu Lakshmi Bai.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS

 1. ‘Pativu Kanakku’ by Marthanda Varma

- Marthanda Varma (1729–1758) was one of the greatest rulers of Travancore.  

- ‘Pativu Kanakku’ was a land and revenue accounting system introduced during his rule.  

- It helped in proper tax collection, land revenue administration, and financial management.  

- Under this system, accurate land surveys were conducted, and revenue records were maintained efficiently.  

- This contributed to the economic stability of Travancore and improved the administration.  

 

 2. ‘Suchindram Kaimukku’ Stopped by Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma

- Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma (1813–1846) was a patron of arts, music, and social reforms.  

- ‘Suchindram Kaimukku’ was a traditional practice where lower caste people had to pay a tax to enter the Suchindram temple.  

- It was an example of caste-based discrimination.  

- Swathi Thirunal abolished this unjust practice, promoting social justice and equality.  

- This reform helped in **reducing caste discrimination in temple entry**.  

 

3. Devadasi System Abolished During the Rule of Sethu Lakshmi Bai 

- Sethu Lakshmi Bai (1924–1931) was the Regent Queen of Travancore.  

- The Devadasi system involved young girls being dedicated to temples and later being exploited socially.  

- During her reign, the Devadasi system was legally abolished in Travancore.  

- This was part of a larger social reform movement** that aimed at improving women's rights and eliminating exploitation.  

- The abolition of the Devadasi system helped in improving the social status of women in Travancore.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS 

 

- Marthanda Varma is also known for defeating the Dutch in the Battle of Colachel (1741) and expanding Travancore.  

- Swathi Thirunal was a great composer of Carnatic and Hindustani music and played a key role in modernizing Travancore's administration.  

- Sethu Lakshmi Bai implemented several progressive reforms related to education, women’s rights, and judicial improvements.