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এই রাজা যা করতে পেরেছিলেন, সিরাজউদ্দৌলা আর টিপু সুলতান যদি পারত, তাহলে আজ ভারতের ইতিহাস অন্য রকম হত

Raja Marthanda Varma (1706–1758) was the founder of modern Travancore and one of the most powerful rulers of 18th-century South India. Born into the royal family of Venad in Kerala, he ascended the throne in 1729 and transformed a small, unstable kingdom into a centralized and militarily strong state.

One of Marthanda Varma’s greatest achievements was the Battle of Colachel (1741), where he decisively defeated the Dutch East India Company. This historic victory marked the first time a European colonial power was defeated by an Indian kingdom in a major military confrontation. After the battle, he incorporated Dutch-trained soldiers into his army, strengthening his military forces.

He was also known for his administrative and religious reforms. Marthanda Varma dedicated his kingdom to Lord Padmanabhaswamy, declaring himself as the “Padmanabha Dasa” (servant of the deity). From that time, the kingdom was ruled in the name of the deity, making Travancore a theocratic monarchy.

Marthanda Varma curbed the power of the feudal lords such as the Ettuveetil Pillamar and brought the local chieftains under royal control. His modernization of the army, reorganization of revenue systems, and promotion of trade helped Travancore become one of the most prosperous states in South India.

In conclusion, Raja Marthanda Varma was a visionary ruler, a brilliant military strategist, and a devout king who laid the foundations of a strong and enduring Travancore state. His legacy is still remembered with great respect in Kerala’s history.