Kozhikode (Calicut), Kerala
Formarly known as Calicut (Kalikut), Kozhikode is supposed to be the Arabic name of Kalikut. This is the place where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498. Kozhikode is the third largest city in the southern state of Kerala. The population of the city is estimated at 800,000 people.
In 1766, Hyder Ali of Mysore captured Kozhikode and much of northern Malabar Coast.
In 1766, Hyder Ali of Mysore captured Kozhikode and much of northern Malabar Coast.
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