 And it was here during World War II, that the war committee organised a spectacular war exhibition that was considered one of the finest spectacles of the time.Almost half of the ground was used for the construction of residential quarters for District collector and for official residences of Judges of High court of Kerala.The present day ground is just half of the original size after these encroachments including for widening Durbar Hall Road and creating Parking space for Rama varma Club.