TAMIL NADU
Area: 1,30,058 sq. km Religion: Hinduism (88.67%), Islam (5.46%), Others (5.87%) Annual Rainfall: 1,133.8 mm Temperature :Maximum 45.2°C ,Minimum 1.0°C Capital: Chennai Languages: Tamil, English Best Time To Visit: October to March Introduction : Tamil Nadu has a glorious past, a vibrant culture, a rich tapestry of history, and natural bounty |
History :
Tamil Nadu was ruled by three major dynasties-the Cholas in the east, the Pandyas in the central area and Cheras in the west. This was during the Sangam Age-the classical period of Tamil literature-that continued for some 300 years after the birth of Christ. The Pallava dynasty was influential particularly in the 7th and 8th centuries, testimonies to which are the monuments at Mamallapuram. In the 13th century, with threats of Muslim invasions from the north, the southern Hindu dynasties combined and the empire of Vijayanagar, which covered all of South India, was firmly established. However, by the 17th century, due to the disintegration of the Vijayanagar Empire, various small rulers like the Nayaks ruled southern India.
By the middle of the 18th century, there were frequent conflicts between the British, French, Danes, and Dutch due to their interest in these areas. The British were finally victorious, while small pockets like Pondicherry and Karaikal remained under French control. Under the British rule, most of south India was integrated into the region called the Madras Presidency. In 1956, the Madras Presidency was disbanded and Tamil Nadu was established.
Travel Information :
By Air: The Anna International Airport, 16 km south of Chennai, has flights to/from Sri Lanka, Dubai, Germany, Jakarta, Malaysia, England, Maldives, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. Most major Indian cities are also connected to Chennai by regular domestic flights.
By Rail: The railway station at Chennai has connecting trains to/from all major cities in India. The reservation office is on the first floor of the reservation complex next to the railway station.
By Road: The bus terminals in Chennai are on either side of Prakasham Road in George Town, near the High Court Building.
Places Of Importane
» Chennai
» Coimbatore
» Coonoor
» Kanchipuram
» Kanyakumari
» Kotagiri
» Madurai
» Mamallapuram
» Rameswaram
» Thanjavur
» Tiruvannamalai
» Udhagmandalam
Beaches In Tamilnadu
» Marina Beach
» Kanyakumari Beach
» Covelong Beach
Dances In Tamilnadu
» Bharat Natyam
» Kummi
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