Who among the following medieval rulers of Venad successfully expanded his territory, patronized arts, and assumed the title 'Tripappur Moopan' signifying his authority over the ancient Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple administration?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Ravi Varma Kulasekhara, who ascended the throne of Venad in the late 13th century, was a powerful monarch who extended his sway up to Kanchipuram and assumed imperial titles, consolidating temple administration under royal guardianship. Veera Marthanda Varma spearheaded later administrative centralization, while Ayyanadikal Thiruvadikal issued the 9th-century Tharisapalli plates. Bhaskara Ravi Varman was a Later Chera monarch of Mahodayapuram. Ravi Varma's military expeditions marked a brief revival of southern imperial power.