- He was weak and incompetent. He was assisted by three ministers - Jayanthan Sankaran Nampoothiri, Sankaranarayana Chetty and Mathu Tharakan. The inglorious partnership of these ministers has been described as triumvirate of "ignorance, profligacy and rapacity."
- Velu Tampi was the 'Karyakar' of Thalakulam. He promptly organised a popular revolt against the King's ministers.
- At last Raja was compelled to dismiss his ministers.
- Chempakaraman Pillai and Veluthampi were appointed as 'Valiya Sarvadhi Karyakar' (Dalwa) and the 'Mulaku Matissila Karyakar' (Commerce Minister) respectively.
- In 1800 Velu Thampi himself proclaimed as Dalawa with the approval of Resident Macaulay.
- Ummini Thampi who replaced Velu Thampi as Dalawa and introduced some far reaching reforms. The Huzur Cutchery was constructed at Quilon by him.
- A system of 'water and war' (kaval) was introduced and jails were established in every district.
- He established four courts - Insuafs catcheries-for the dispensation of justice, each court consisting of a nair judge and necessary staff.
- He was dismissed in 1810 by Ram Gouri Lekshmi Bai.
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