Raja Kesavadas | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Raja Kesavadas in Alleppey | |
| Diwan of Kingdom of Travancore | |
| In office 1789–1798 | |
| Monarch | Dharma Raja |
| Preceded by | Krishnan Thampi |
| Succeeded by | Jayanthan Sankaran Nampoothiri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kesava Raman Pillai 17 March 1745 Kunnathur, Travancore |
| Died | 21 April 1799 (aged 54) |
| Parent(s) | Marthandan Thampi Kaliamma Pillai |
Kunnathur Kesavan Raman Pillai, also known as Raja Kesavadas (17 March 1745 – 21 April 1799; Sanskrit keśavadāsa) was the Dewan of Travancore during the reign of Dharma Raja Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma. He is well known for his military tactics and administrative acumen. He was the mastermind in developing the Alappuzha town.[1]
- ^ Menon, A. Sreedhara (1967). A Survey of Kerala History. D C Books. pp. 235–236. ISBN 978-81-264-1578-6.