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Arumana Amma
Arumana Amma was the consort of the king of Travancore Avittom Thirunal Balarama Varma who ruled the kingdom from 1798 to 1810.

During the revolt by Travancore's prime minister Velu Thampi Dalawa against the British, Arumana Amma helped him with palace decisions well in advance. While he was in hiding during the campaign, Velu Thampi, she passed on Palace secrets and confidential information that helped him have an edge in strategising. This includes Maharaja's decision to terminate him at the behest of palace officials and the king's communications to the Viceroy asking for the dismissal of the British Resident Colin Macaulay.

The house used by Arumana Amma is known as Aruman Amma Veedu (House of Arumana Amma) and has passed hands from the original owners and is now owned by distant relatives of the former owners.

The old house, probably built during the reign of Vishakam Tirunal has large rooms with high ceilings, a courtyard and a separate kitchen connected to the house by a corridor.