Described as a wicked and scheming person, Vira Varma also had vengeful and jealous disposition and was always at loggerheads with Pazhassi Raja.
This rebellion turned into a full blown war between the British and Pazhassi Raja.
In 1797, Pazhassi Raja won the war and one of his terms was for the British to recognize his claim that Vira Varma must not be permitted to rule Kottayam, since being Raja of Kurumbranad had removed his right to his native home.
Britain accepted his claim and thus, ended Vira Varma's dream to rule Kottayam and Kurumbranad together.
A collection of treaties, engagements and other papers, William Logan, 1879 Pazhassi Samarangal, Dr. KKN Kurup, 1980.