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Historical Significance

Historical Significance

  • The city was a prominent trade center during the Pandya and Chola dynasties.
  • Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences are evident in churches, colonial buildings, and fortifications.
  • Played a major role in India’s freedom struggle, with V.O. Chidambaram Pillai leading the Swadeshi movement from here.