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How did Kerala come under thy British rule around the 18th century?

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  • By the Treaty of Sreerangapattanam signed in 1792 between the British and the Mysore rulers, the British got Malabar.
  • The Raja of Kochi accepted British supremacy in 1792 and was forced to pay tribute. 
  • By the treaty of 1795, Travancore accepted British supremacy. In return, the British promised them protection from their enemies. 
  • The British ruled Malabar directly. 
  • Kochi and Travancore were ruled indirectly by the British. They controlled these rulers through their Residents.


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