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- proper noun A former
Indian feudal kingdom
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Examples
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In Travancore, which is formally dedicated to him as his special domain, he is adored under the name of Padmanabha.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 2 Charles Eliot 1896
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"I could have done no more if I had been there with all my ship's company," the commander declared; for the amateur captain of the Travancore was a conscientious man, and desired to relieve his mind of all blame for his conduct; and he had really done all that could be done, though the remedy applied was a failure.
Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East Oliver Optic 1859
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From Goa he passed to Cape Comorine, and to the Fishing-coast, from thence to Cochin, and returning to Goa, came back to the coast of Fishery, entered far into the islands, and returned to the Fishery, from whence he travelled to the kingdom of Travancore, which is seated to the west.
The Works of John Dryden Dryden, John, 1631-1700 1808
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Coulan, and last of all Travancore, which is subject to Narsinga.
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State bank of Travancore, which is regarded to be one of the premier banks of Kerala, provides online banking services for all personal as well as Corporate Accounts.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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The diamonds, emeralds, and gold and silver coins and figurines were found in underground vaults in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, which was the royal chapel of the former rulers of Travancore, in southern Kerala state.
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The diamonds, emeralds, and gold and silver coins and figurines were found in underground vaults in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, which was the royal chapel of the former rulers of Travancore, in southern Kerala state.
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Kant picks a host of homebred entrepreneurs, such as the C.G.H. Earth group which runs the Coconut Lagoon at Kumarakam, tour operators such as E.M. Najeeb of Air Travel Enterprises, the Abad group, and Travancore Heritage in his book Branding India: An Incredible Story as those who saw the future and rose up to it.
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The treasure was found in underground vaults in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, which was the royal worshipping place for the former rulers of Travancore, in southern Kerala state.
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The treasure was found in underground vaults in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, which was the royal worshipping place for the former rulers of Travancore, in southern Kerala state.
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