Marthanda Varma II explained

Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma
Maharaja of Travancore
Reign:27 December 1846 – 18 August 1860
Coronation:28 December 1846
Birth Date:26 September 1814
Death Date:18 August 1860 (aged 46)
Predecessor:Swathi Thirunal
Successor:Ayilyam Thirunal
Spouse:Nagercoil Ammachi Panapillai Amma Srimathi Madhavi Pillai Kochamma
Spouse-Type:Consort
Issue:Ammachi panipillai sreemathi madhavi pillai lakshmi pillai kochamma(wife of ayilyam thirunal)
Royal House:Venad Swaroopam
Dynasty:Kulasekhara
Father:Changanassery Lakshmipuram Palace's Raja Raja Varma Valiya Koyil Thampuran
Mother:Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
Religion:Hinduism

Sri Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma II (26 September 1814  - 18 August 1860) was the Maharajah of Travancore state in southern India, succeeding his elder brother Maharajah Swathi Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive rule, he abolished slavery in the kingdom. He was succeeded by his nephew Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal in 1860. His mother was Her Highness Maharani Gowri Lakshmi Bayi. He had three wives. The Maharajah's daughter was married by his nephew and heir Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal.

The Maharajah also adopted Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi and Bharani Thirunal Parvathi Bayi from the related Kolathiri royal house in 1857 after the death of his niece to perpetuate the royal line.

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