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Historical Significance

• Historically part of the Kingdom of Thekkumkoor, Kottayam was annexed by Marthanda Varma into Travancore in the 18th century.
• It played a crucial role in the Malayali Memorial and Vaikom Satyagraha movements for social reform and caste equality.
• The first Malayalam printing press was established in Kottayam by Christian missionaries in 1821.
• CMS College (est. 1817) is one of the oldest colleges in India.