In the late 18th century, after the invasion of Malabar by Hyder Ali, Kunjikutty Thamburatty of the Aliyakode swarupam (Parappanad swarupam) branch took refuge with his five daughters in Travancore in the period of Dharma Raja Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma. The then Maharaja Travancore gave the Neerazhi Palace belonged to the Thekkumkur dynasty. Later, the elder daughters of Kunjikutty Thampuratty built their own palaces in Thiruvalla and Pallam. The youngest daughter, Injaniamma settled down in Changanassery at Neerazhi Palace. Koyil Thampuran was the title of the Prince consorts of the Queens and Princesses of Travancore royal family. The Koyil Thampuran gained prominence and prestige in Kingdom of Travancore as they were the fathers of the then reigning Kings[citation needed]. Who settled in the Neerazhi Palace from the Parappanad dynasty was one of the ancient clan of Koil Thampuran.[6] Injaniamma's grandson was Raja Raja Varma Koil Thampuran, who married Maharani Ayilyom Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi of Travancore. In 1811, under the direction of Maharani Lakshmi Bai, a new palace was constructed in Changanassery for her husband's family. This was later known as the Lakshmipuram Palace. The son of this couple is the Maharaja Swati Thirunal, a famous musician and lyricist who ruled Travancore from 1828 to 1846.[7]
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Palace and Personalities born in Lakshmipuram Palace, Changanassery
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^The Travancore State Manual Vol 1 to 4; Publisher : Kerala Council for Historical Research; ISBN8185499268; Edition : 1996; Pages: 2500; Author:T.K. Velu Pillai; Editor:S.Raimon; Category:Manuals; Year of Publishing:1940
^Encyclopedia of Tourism Resources in India; Author: Dr. Manohar Sajnani, Published in 2001, Published by: Kalpaz Publications; Address: C-30, Satyawati Nagar, Phase-III, Ashok Vihar, Delhi-110052, ISBN81-7835-014-9 (set), ISBN81-7835-018-1 (Vol II)
