GeographyHistoryThe city of Melbourne in Australia has a suburb named Travancore (anglicisation of Tiruvitāṅkūr) whose streets are also Indian-themed with names such as Lucknow St., Baroda St., Madura St., and Mangalore St. Vertical Tabs NotesThe place was named Travancore as the estate's owner, a horse breeder named Henry Madden, exported horses to India and was, presumably, familiar with the country. Further readingWikipedia (Travancore, Victoria)Wikipedia (The Kingdom of Travancore)Google Maps (Travancore, Melbourne) TaxonomyConnotations: PositiveIndian connection: WeakTags: nameaustraliamelbournetravancorekerala
