Photos of Malappuram

Malappuram, located in the South Indian state of Kerala is surrounded by Nilgiri Hills on the east and Arabian Sea on the west. Spread across an area of 3,550 sq km, four major rivers namely Chaliyar, Kadalundippuzha, Bharathappuzha and Tirurpuzha flow through the district.

During the 9th century the destination was under the rule of the Kulasekharas of Mahodayapuram, while the European colonial powers ruled the region in the 15th century. Malappuram was also under the reign of the Mysore Kingdom, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan in the 18th century. The Malappuram District was formed on 16th June 1969.

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