Question

Make a list of reforms that were brought about in the three regions of Kerala.

Answer 1

Malabar

• District and Provincial courts were established.
• A chain of roads was made.
• In Ancharakandi, a spice garden was established. 
• Many cloth and tile factories were founded. 
• Kozhikode, Thalassery, Kannur Municipalities came into existence.
• Railway link was established with other areas of the country.
• In Nilambur a teak grove was established.
• To bring timber, a canal was made (e.g. Kanoli Canal).
• Timber business was encouraged.

Kochi

• Lower Courts and Huzur Courts were founded.
• All important Devaswoms were brought under the government.
• In 1845, slavery was banned.
• The survey of the land was made and taxes were fixed.
• Railway lines were made.
• Established Health, Agriculture and Fisheries departments.
• Kochi Tenant (Leasing) Law was passed.
• A Staff Selection Board was established.

Travancore

• Owners of land were given ‘pattayams’ showing details of the land
•  Slavery was banned in 1812.
• Renewed judiciary by founding 5 district courts and 1 Appeal Court.
•  In 1811, the administration of Dewaswoms was taken over by the Government.
•  Improved coinage, communication, agriculture and trade.
•  Banned feudal conventions like “talavari” and “Uzhiyam”.
•  In 1888, a Law-Making Council with 8 members was formed.
• Founded, many factories, electrification  schemes, canals and post office.