GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala. The city has a population of 957, 730 inhabitants and a metropolitan population of 1.68 million.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the 18th century, the king Marthanda Varma expanded the territory, founded the princely state of Travancore, and made Thiruvananthapuram its capital. Travancore became the most dominant state in Kerala by defeating the powerful Zamorin of Kozhikode in the battle of Purakkad in 1755.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thiruvananthapuram, also spelled Tiruvanantapuram, formerly Trivandrum, city, capital of Kerala state, southwestern India.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is divided into 14 districts with the capital being Thiruvananthapuram. Malayalam is the most widely spoken language and is also the official language of the state. The Chera dynasty was the first prominent kingdom based in Kerala.