International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research

Authors
S Sajin, T G Seema Gopal

Abstract
The British India was divided into presidencies governed by Governor-in-council. Travancore was a princely state of India Travancore had to conclude two treaties with the British. The series of struggles launched by the Maharajas their Chieftains and soldiers were suppressed and distroyed by the colonial forces one after another. The friendly relationship between the English and Travancore was duty acknowledged in the treaty of Mangalore in 1784 A.D. The treaty of 1805 AD between Veluthampi and East Indian company Resident made a friendship alliance.