Career
Rama Varma XVI succeeded Rama Varma XV on his abdication in 1914. Rama Varma ruled from January 25, 1915 till his death on March 21, 1932. He will be remembered as the king who had given the Thitooram (Royal white) to build a new church within the premises of the fort city of Thrissur.
Rama Varma died on March 21, 1932 in Madras.
He was aged 74. As he died at Madras, he is known as "Madrasil Theepetta Thamburan".