Formation of Kerala state-Modern history of Kerala-KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam
Formation of Kerala state
Travancore-Cochin
The two independent kingdoms of Travancore and Cochin joined the Union of India after India gained independence in 1947.
On 1 July 1949, the two states were merged to form Travancore-Cochin (Thiru Kochi).
On 1 July 1949, the two states were merged to form Travancore-Cochin (Thiru Kochi).