Marthanda Varma, the 18th-century ruler of the Travancore kingdom, was an extraordinary leader known for his military prowess and administrative reforms. His military campaigns against neighboring kingdoms expanded the borders of Travancore, and his introduction of a tax system based on land size and productivity was revolutionary. Marthanda Varma was also a passionate supporter of the arts and literature, as evidenced by his construction of temples, libraries, and cultural centers throughout the kingdom. Despite facing invasions from the Dutch and the British,
Marthanda Varma's military genius enabled him to successfully defend his kingdom.
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