Coimbatore, Relaxing Holiday in Tamil Nadu
Coimbatore, known also as Kovai, is one of the tourist destinations in Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, is a mjor textile and manufacturing hub in South India and one of the major outsourcing cities in the world.
The origin of the name Coimabatore is obscure though it is believed that the city took its name from Koyan, a cheiftain who ruled over the region (Kongu Nadu) in the ancient times. In the course of time, the city came to be called as Kovanpudur or Koyanputhur and it evolved to become Koyambuthur or Koyamuthur. This name was anglicized as Coimbatore, during the British Raj.
The earlier records of Coimbatore can be traced back to second century A D, as it is evident from the Tamil epic Silappathikaram and other poems in Sangam literature. Archeological excavation around the region of Coimbatore also points out that this region had trade relations with the Roman Empire. The region served as the eastern entrance to the Palakkad Gap, which was the main trade route between Tamil Nadu and West coast.
Coimbatore was under the rule of Sangam Cheras during the 2nd century AD. It came under the rule of medieval Cholas in 10th century AD. Later, it came under Vijayanagara Empire (14th century), which caused the settlement of the people from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in the region. With the beginning of the disintegration of Vijayanagara Empire in the second half of the 15th century, Coimbatore came under the control of the military governors of the Vijayanagras, the Madurai Nayaks. With the fall of Vijayanagara Empire in the 17th century, the Madurai Nayaks formed new kingdom in Coimbatore. The Madurai Nayaks introduced a new administrative style in Coimbatore, Palyakkarar system, as per which Kongu Nadu was divided in to 24 Palyams and these were administered by local cheiftains called Palyakkarars. Later, in the 18th century, Coimbatore was taken over by the Kingdom of Mysore. During the invasion of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, Coimbatore came under the Sultanate of Mysore and with the fall of Tipu Sultan, the region was annexed in to the Madras Presidency of British Raj.
Coimbatore city became the headquarters to Coimbatore district in 1865 and it rose to the status of industrial hub in 1888. It became the textile hub of India during 1920’s and 1930’s and this status is retained to this date.
Coimbatore offers a plethora of tourist attraction to its visitors such as Marudhamalai Hill Temple, Islam Safia Jamath Mosque, Dhyanalinga Yogic Temple, St Antony’s Church, Bhavani Sagar Dam,Siruvani Falls and Dam, Sozhaiyaar (Solaiyaar) Dam, Monkey Falls, Kodiveri Dam, Kovai Kutralam Falls, etc. Tourists can easily access to Coimabatore as it is well connected to other parts of India by the wide network y f rail, road and air. Coimbatore, since has a salubrious and pleasant climate, it can be visited throughout the year.
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