A bit of history about Jews and Rajas of Cochin

Kerala and Jews is a 21 page book written in 1980s. Here are some snippets from the book that details the relationships between Jews of Cochin and Raja of Cochin. Thier relationship was even quoted for resettling Jews in England. And, some early Portuguese travellers called Raja of Cochin as King of Jews. When the Raja of Cochin made the Jews to settle right next to his palace, one European traveller mentioned the liberal thoughts of the Raja.