Question: why kochi is not capital of kerala?
Answer: Marthanda Varma shifted the capital to Trivandrum mainly because of the proximity of Padmanabha Temple and Royal residences. In the year 1949, Trivandrum was selected as the capital of Tiru-kochi,Areas of Trivandrum and Kochi combined. Trivandrum was selected as the capital of the new state, Kerala in November 1, 1956.