Kingdom of Cochin

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Where is Kingdom of Cochin?1341
2. What is the dynastic name?Perumpadappu Swaroopam
3. What is the portuguese alliance year?1500
4. What was the Kingdom of Cochin and when did it start?It began in the early 12th century as Perumpadappu Swaroopam after the Later Chera dynasty fell.
5. Why did the capital move from Kodungallur to Kochi?A big flood in 1341 forced the move, and it helped the kingdom become more important.

Vassal State: A state that is subordinate to another, more powerful state or ruler.
Geopolitics: The study of how geography influences politics and international relations.
Princely State: A nominally sovereign entity of the Indian subcontinent, ruled by a prince or ruler.
Linguistic Reorganization: The redrawing of administrative boundaries based on language spoken by the population.