The correct answer is: C) Kottayam (Malabar).
Kottayam (Malabar) was a feudatory state in the Malabar region of India. It was known for its patronage of arts and literature. The rulers of Kottayam were patrons of many poets and artists. They built many temples, palaces, and other public buildings. The state also had a strong tradition of education. Many scholars and poets were born in Kottayam.
A) Kottarakkara was a feudatory state in the Travancore region of India. It was not known for its patronage of arts and literature.
B) Edappally was a village in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It was not known for its patronage of arts and literature.
D) Paravur was a town in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It was not known for its patronage of arts and literature.