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'''Tellicherry Fort''' is in [[Thalassery]] (Tellicherry) a town in [[Kannur District]] of [[Kerala]] state in south [[India]]. Tellicherry was one of the most important European trading centers of Kerala. The Fort lies on the group of low wooden hill running down to sea and protected by natural waters. It has been the main opening for the rich spices, hill products and timber of the vast hinterland.
'''Tellicherry Fort''' is located in [[Thalassery]] (Tellicherry), a town in [[Kannur district|Kannur District]] of [[Kerala]] state, [[South India]]. Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers in Kerala. The Fort lies on a group of low wooden hills running down to the sea and is protected by natural waters. It has been the main outlet for the rich spices, hill products, and timber of the vast hinterland.


The French came first to Tellicherry for trading, they got a strong grip at [[Mahé, Puducherry]], 5 km south of Tellicherry town. Towards end of the 17th century the British opened a factory north of Tellicherry. Later they obtained a site from Vadakkelamkur, the de facto ruler of [[Kolathunad]] and established a factory at Tellicherry in 1708. But the Udayamangalam branch of Kolathiri family and Korangoth Nair, the local chieftain resented this action and they attacked and caused serious damage to English property. In order to safe guard their trade activities with the support of the Kolathiri Raja they build a fort around the out laying hills of Tellicherry. The French occupation of [[Mahé, Puducherry]] in 1725 compelled the British Company to sthrengthen the fortification to establish a stronghold on the [[Malabar Coast]]. In 1736, the British took the possession of Dharmadam Island. The British sustained strong military establishment at Tellicherry, from 1776 to 1784.
The [[French colonial empire|French]] were the first to engage in trading at Tellicherry, establishing a stronghold at [[Mahé, India|Mahé, Puducherry]], 5 km south of Tellicherry town. Toward the end of the 17th century, the [[British Raj|British]] opened a factory north of Tellicherry. Later, they obtained a site from Vadakkelamkur, the de facto ruler of [[Kolathunadu|Kolathunad]], and established a factory at Tellicherry in 1708. However, the Udayamangalam branch of the [[Kolathiri]] family and Korangoth Nair, the local chieftain, resented this action and launched an attack, causing serious damage to English property. In order to safeguard their trade activities, with the support of the Kolathiri Raja, they built a fort around the outlying hills of Tellicherry. The French occupation of Mahé in 1725 compelled the British Company to strengthen the fortification to establish a stronghold on the [[Malabar Coast]]. In 1736, the British took possession of [[Dharmadam Island]]. They maintained a strong military establishment at Tellicherry from 1776 to 1784.


In 1781 [[Hyder Ali]], ruler of the [[Kingdom of Mysore]], was unsuccessful in capturing the Fort in his campaign to control Malabar. His successor, [[Tipu Sultan]], was forced to cede [[Malabar District]] to the British in 1792, at the conclusion of the [[Third Anglo-Maratha War]].
In 1781, [[Hyder Ali]], ruler of the [[Kingdom of Mysore]], unsuccessfully attempted to capture the Fort during his campaign to control Malabar. His successor, [[Tipu Sultan]], was forced to cede the [[Malabar District]] to the British in 1792, at the conclusion of the [[Third Anglo-Maratha War]].


The Tellicherry fort over looking the sea, raises to height of 10m and it is oblong on pian. It was built out of [[laterite]] blocks with high round holed walls and strong flanking basetions. The small redoubts on most of the out playing hills have long since disappeared, but Tellicherry fort is in fair state of preservation. The square fort, with its massive walls, strong flanking bastions, secret [[tunnel]]s to the sea and intricately carved huge doors, is an imposing structure. A light house marks the site of an old redoubt. The fort was once the nucleus of Thalassery's development. Tellicherry was also famous for the cricket match played between the Europeans and local teams in the town near the seashore, which used to attract enormous crowds during those days. This is a centrally protected monument under the control of [[Archaeological Survey of India]] since 1921.
The Tellicherry fort, overlooking the sea, rises to a height of 10m and is oblong in plan. It was built out of [[laterite]] blocks with high round-holed walls and strong flanking bastions. Although the small redoubts on most of the outlying hills have long since disappeared, the Tellicherry fort is in a fair state of preservation. The square fort, with its massive walls, strong flanking bastions, secret [[Tunnel|tunnels]] to the sea, and intricately carved huge doors, is an imposing structure. A lighthouse marks the site of an old redoubt. The fort was once the nucleus of Thalassery's development. Tellicherry was also famous for the cricket matches played between Europeans and local teams near the seashore, which used to attract enormous crowds during those days. This is a centrally protected monument under the control of the [[Archaeological Survey of India]] since 1921.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kannur Tourism - Places - Thalassery Fort |url=http://www.kannurtourism.com/thalassery_fort.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Thalassery Fort, Thalassery |url=http://www.nativeplanet.com/thalassery/attractions/thalassery-fort/}}</ref>

<ref>http://www.kannurtourism.com/thalassery_fort.html</ref><ref>http://www.nativeplanet.com/thalassery/attractions/thalassery-fort/</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:1708 establishments in the British Empire]]
[[Category:1708 establishments in the British Empire]]
[[Category:Forts in Kerala]]
[[Category:Forts in Kerala]]
[[Category:Mysore invasion of Kerala]]
[[Category:Mysorean invasion of Malabar]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kannur district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kannur district]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Kerala]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Kerala]]

Latest revision as of 11:34, 12 May 2024

Tellicherry Fort
LocationThalassery taluk, Kerala, India
Coordinates11°44′54″N 75°29′10″E / 11.748292°N 75.486134°E / 11.748292; 75.486134
Tellicherry Fort is located in Kerala
Tellicherry Fort
Location in Kerala, India

Tellicherry Fort is located in Thalassery (Tellicherry), a town in Kannur District of Kerala state, South India. Thalassery was one of the most important European trading centers in Kerala. The Fort lies on a group of low wooden hills running down to the sea and is protected by natural waters. It has been the main outlet for the rich spices, hill products, and timber of the vast hinterland.

The French were the first to engage in trading at Tellicherry, establishing a stronghold at Mahé, Puducherry, 5 km south of Tellicherry town. Toward the end of the 17th century, the British opened a factory north of Tellicherry. Later, they obtained a site from Vadakkelamkur, the de facto ruler of Kolathunad, and established a factory at Tellicherry in 1708. However, the Udayamangalam branch of the Kolathiri family and Korangoth Nair, the local chieftain, resented this action and launched an attack, causing serious damage to English property. In order to safeguard their trade activities, with the support of the Kolathiri Raja, they built a fort around the outlying hills of Tellicherry. The French occupation of Mahé in 1725 compelled the British Company to strengthen the fortification to establish a stronghold on the Malabar Coast. In 1736, the British took possession of Dharmadam Island. They maintained a strong military establishment at Tellicherry from 1776 to 1784.

In 1781, Hyder Ali, ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, unsuccessfully attempted to capture the Fort during his campaign to control Malabar. His successor, Tipu Sultan, was forced to cede the Malabar District to the British in 1792, at the conclusion of the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

The Tellicherry fort, overlooking the sea, rises to a height of 10m and is oblong in plan. It was built out of laterite blocks with high round-holed walls and strong flanking bastions. Although the small redoubts on most of the outlying hills have long since disappeared, the Tellicherry fort is in a fair state of preservation. The square fort, with its massive walls, strong flanking bastions, secret tunnels to the sea, and intricately carved huge doors, is an imposing structure. A lighthouse marks the site of an old redoubt. The fort was once the nucleus of Thalassery's development. Tellicherry was also famous for the cricket matches played between Europeans and local teams near the seashore, which used to attract enormous crowds during those days. This is a centrally protected monument under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India since 1921.[1][2]

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  1. ^ "Kannur Tourism - Places - Thalassery Fort".
  2. ^ "Thalassery Fort, Thalassery".
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