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Land of
religious harmony
Area: 3550 sq. km
Population: 3,096,000 (2001 census)
Altitude: Lowlands: Sea level
Highlands: 477 - 2340 m above sea level
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.
The military headquarters of the Zamorins of Kozhikode since ancient
times, Malappuram has a rich and eventful history. This district
witnessed 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 the cultural heritage of
Kerala. It was a famous centre for Hindu-Vedic learning and Islamic
philosophy.
Other interests here are; Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, Teak Museum at
Nilambur, Thirunavaya, Thirumandhamkunnu temple at Angadipuram, The
Jama-at Mosque, Thunchan Parambu, Tirur, Tanur, Padinharekara Beach,
Kadampuzha, Trikandiyur Shiva Temple, Mamburam, Nilambur, Malappuram,
Kottakkal etc.
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