Kerala: The Global Coast

Kerala’s history is defined by the ocean. For millennia, the **Spice Coast** attracted Romans, Arabs, and Chinese, creating a cosmopolitan society where Judaism, Christianity, and Islam arrived early and coexisted. Famous for the **"Kerala Model"** of high human development (health and literacy), it is a state shaped by social reform movements against caste and a unique political culture. * **Key Themes:** Maritime trade history (Muziris), social reform (Narayana Guru), and the Kerala Model of Development.