Malappuram Tourism
Area : 3550 sq. km
Population :3,096,000
Distance : 36km from Kozhikode
Malappuram, which literally means a ‘land atop hills’ is
aptly named. The land is bound by the Nilgiri Hills on the east, with
the Lakshwadweep Sea running along its entire western coast.
Mainly three rivers – the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the
Bharatapuzha water the district. Malappuram is replete with a rich and
eventful history.
The military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode was located
here.
The Zamorins had well established contacts with the Arab world, and
according to some historians, were the wealthiest rulers in medieval
India.
However, despite their immense wealth, they were unable to unify
Kerala into a single political entity – which paved the way for
the British to annex Kerala. The Mappilla revolt against the British
East India Company between 1792 and 1921 can be traced to Malappuram.
The place was also an important centre of both Vedic learning as well
as Islamic philosophy,promoted by tourism department of Malappuram in
Kerala.
The temples and mosques in the area are well known for their
spectacular festivals. |
