Malappuram

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Malappuram (literally, a land atop hills) is situated 50 kms southeast of kozhikode. Bounded by the nilgiri hills on the east, the arabian sea on the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts on the south, malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha. Malappuram has a rich and eventful history. It was the military headquarters of the samorins of Kozhikode (Calicut) since ancient times. This district was the venue for many of the Mappila revolts (uprisings against the British east india company in Kerala) between 1792 and 1921. The hill country has also contributed much to cultural heritage of Kerala. It was a famous centre for hindu-vedic learning and Islamic philosophy.

Malappuram is a city in Kerala state, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Malappuram District. Malappuram is situated on the Kozhikode (Calicut) - Chennai road, 12 km southwest of Manjeri and 52 km southwest of Kozhikode. In earlier times, Malappuram was the headquarters of European and British troops and later it became the headquarters of the Malabar Special Police. This place has still the ruins of an ancient fort built by Tipu Sultan. MThis district has played a significant role in our freedom struggle because of the famous Mappila revolts that took place between 1792 and 1921. The three great rivers like Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha flows through this district. The architectural styles of temples and mosques and also the cultural and ritual art forms add more value to this district.

History of Mallapuram

This place still has the ruins of an ancient fort built by Tipu Sultan. Malappuram was the headquarters of European and British troops and later it became the headquarters of the Malabar Special Police. The hill country has also contributed much to the cultural heritage of Kerala. It was a famous centre for Hindu-Vedic learning and Islamic philosophy. The temples and the mosques of this district are well-known for their spectacular festivals. Along with historic monuments and diverse natural attractions, a range of cultural and ritual art forms add to its value as a destination worth visiting.

Malappuram (literally, 'on top of the hills') is packed with hills and valleys, the river Kadalundi calmly flowing down to join the Arabian Sea can be seen from the Civil Station. Deep down the Civil station, crossing the river Kadalundi, you reach the picturesque Village called Ummathoor. Aanakkadavu Bridge, connects Ummathoor to Malappuram.

How to reach Malappuram

• Air : Nearest Airport - Karipur, Kozhikode.
• Rail : Nearest main railway station, Kozhikode
• Road : Malappuram is well connected to all the major towns in Kerala, Kerala Karnataka and Tamil Nadu by an excellent road network.