The Prajasabha was an early form of representative assembly in the princely state of Travancore. Its establishment in 1888 was a significant step toward constitutional governance in the region.
This council represented one of the early attempts at introducing legislative bodies in the princely states of India during the British colonial period.
Moolam Tirunal Rama Varma ruled Travancore from 1885 to 1924 and introduced several progressive reforms during his reign. The establishment of the Legislative Council was part of his modernization efforts to improve administration in Travancore.
Ayilyam Thirunal's period saw the establishment of the Secretariat building, Arts college, First General Hospital, and Mental hospital
Sree Visakham Thirunal's reign witnessed the start of the first cotton mill in Travancore
