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	Kannur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kannur, (Malayalam:കണ്ണൂര്‍) formerly known as Cannanore, is a town in Kerala state of southern India.
		Kannur town - is a town and the administrative headquarters of Kannur District.
		Kannur and Thalassery, it is hardly 7 km from Kannur town.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kannur (707 words)

	St. Angelo Fort - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Angelo Fort (Kannur Fort) is also known as Kannur Kotta is a fort facing Arabian Sea is situated 3 km from Kannur town of Kerala state, south India.
		The Dutch captured the fort from Portuguese in 1663 they sold the fort to the king Ali Raja of Arakkal kingdom.
		This tunnel was built underneath the sea to the Thalassery Fort which is 21 km from Kannur fort.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kannur_Fort (274 words)

	Kannur city of Kerala - India
		Kannur district derived its name from the location of its headquarters at Kannur town.
		According to one opinion, 'Kannur' is a derivation from Kanathur, an ancient village, the name of which survives even today in one of the wards of Kannur municipality.
		Fort St. Angelo is a protected monument under the archaeological survey of India.
	www.bharatheritage.in /kerala/kannur.htm (629 words)

	The Hindu : Young World : On the spice route
		The Kannur fort is a reminder of uneasy times when local princes plotted with outsiders to overthrow one another.
		A unified native army laid siege to the fort in 1564 but the Portuguese clung on and relinquished their hold on the fort finally to the Dutch in 1663.
		The Fort passed from the Dutch to the Arakkal royal family of Kannur in 1772.
	www.hindu.com /yw/2006/02/17/stories/2006021700040100.htm (583 words)

	Kerala - Gateway To Paradise ( Kerala Maps - KANNUR - Pondicherry - Talipparamba
		In 1663, the fort was captured by the Dutch and sold to the Arakkal family in 1772.
		In 1790, the fort was captured by the British, who rebuilt it and made it their military station.
		Presently, the fort is under the authority of the Archaeological Department of the Government of India.
	www.kerala.cc /keralamap/kannur.htm (623 words)

	webindia123.com-cityguide-kerala -kannur-places of interest
		The laterite fort was constructed in 1505 AD by the first Po rtuguese Viceroy, Don Francisco De Almeda with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja.
		The fort constructed in 1708 was the military centre of the British.
		It is situated 20 km from Kannur, near Thalasseri town, on the National Highway at Illikunnu hill.
	www.webindia123.com /city/kerala/kannur/interest.htm (1270 words)

	Kannur,Kannur Travel Kannur Tours of Kannur Tourism in Kannur Kerala
		Kannur, the sea coast town in the northern Malabar area was for many centuries the capital of the Kolathiri Rajas, the rivals of the Zamorins of Kozhikode.
		Kannur is also the headquarters of the country's largest and best-run beedi cooperative.
		Thalassery Fort: Thalaserry fort, located at a distance of 22 kms from Kannur constructed in 1708 AD was the military centre of the British.
	kerala.indiantravelportal.com /kannur (1004 words)

	Thalassery.in (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In 1781, this fort was attacked unsuccessfully by the Indian ruler and military commander Hyder Ali of Mysore.
		The square fort, with its massive walls, secret tunnels to the sea and intricately carved huge doors, is an imposing structure.
		Kannur railway station is well linked to major towns up country as well as within the State.
	thalassery.in (926 words)

	CalicutNet.com - Kerala, India Travel (Tourist Information). Kannur(Cannanore). Places to See (Tourist Places).
		The Dutch captured the fort in 1663 and sold it to the Ali Raja of Kannur in 1772 and in 1790-it came into the possession of the British.
		This fort which had witnessed many ebbs and tides of history is of much importance to tourists who are interested in historical events.
		The fort is situated in the Thiruvallippad hill of Thalassery town, 20 kms away from Kannur in the south direction.
	www.calicutnet.com /travel/kannur/places_to_see1.htm (1203 words)

	Kannoor.com - Jewel of the Arabian Sea... A Kerala.com website..
		The St. Angelos Fort in the Kannoor Cantonment, which was constructed in 1505, is a symbol of Portuguese architecture and attracts plenty of tourists.
		The fort is a square structure built of laterite and is distinguished by its massive ventilated walls and strong flanking bastions.
		Kannur figured prominently in historical writings as it was believed that King Solomon's ships anchored here to collect timber to build the renowned temple of the Lord.
	www.kannoor.com /htm/traveldesk.htm (1586 words)

	Kannur - Brief History
		But the portuguese continued to maintain a precarious foothold at Kannur till 1663 when the fort was captured by the Dutch in February that year.
		Kannur district came into the lime light of Kerala politics in May 192~, when the fourth All Kerala Political Conference was held at Payyannur under the auspices of the Kerala Provincial Congress.
		Kannur district was the centre of this agitation.
	kannur.nic.in /hist.htm (2460 words)

	Kannur,Kannur Travel,Tourism in Kannur,Kannur India Tours
		Kannur is also the headquarters of the country’s largest and best-run beedi cooperative which produces the famous brand, Kerala Dinesh Beedi.
		The district is bound in the east by the Western Ghats, in the west by the Arabian Sea, in the north by the Kasaragode District and in the south by the Mahe region of the Union Territory of Pondicherry.
		Kannur district has extensive forest areas which may be classified under two heads namely reserve forests and vested forests.
	www.kerala-ayurveda-backwater-beach-tours.com /cities-kerala/kannur-travel.html (1173 words)

	Legacy of Portuguese and Dutch rule in Kerala - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		St Angelo Fort, popularly known as “Kannur Fort,” is the symbol of Portuguese and Dutch rule for centuries of colonial legacy in this region.It is one of the important tourist spots of North Malabar in Kerala.
		Detailing the history of the fort, Mr Rama Murthy said that a trade treaty was signed between the local kings and Vasco Da Gama in 1498, which marked the beginning of the Portuguese dominance in Kannur which continued for 150 years.The fort was one of the first strongholds of the Portuguese in the Indian subcontinent.
		The fort comprises barracks, a roofless chapel and a dungeon.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/mar282005/n4.asp (804 words)

	Kannur Information City Guide, Kannur Travel Information Guide, Kannur Tourism Information Guide, Kannur Tour ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		With the Western Ghats in the east (Coorg District of Karnataka State), Kozhikode and Wayanad Districts in the south, Lakshadweep sea in the west and Kasaragod in the north, Kannur district is bounded by a wealth of natural beauty.
		(22 km from Kannur): The fort constructed in 1708 was the military centre of the British.
		Kannur is an important railhead of the Southern Railways.
	www.destinationindia.com /travel_guide/kerala/kannur.html (1312 words)

	officialwebsite of kerala.gov.in
		Apart from greenery and beaches, Kannur invites tourists to these monuments of Time-to feel the grave quietness and the tranquility of the past and to share the warmth and cordiality of its peaceful and soft spoken people.
		This historical fort, built in 1505 AD by Sir Fancisco DeAlmeiyda, the first Portuguese Viceroy of India,, is situated near the sea coast about 2 KM away from Kannur town.
		Kannur is the centre of 'Theyyam' the famous temple folk art form of Northern Kerala.
	www.kerala.gov.in /disttourism/knr.htm (937 words)

	Kerala Tourism - Kannur ( Cannanore ) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kannur town is the Headquarters of the district.
		Kannur is known for its Beedi making and Handloom weaving industries.
		ANGELO FORT: It was built by the Portuguese in 1505 near the beach.
	www.kol.to /tourism_knr.htm (384 words)

	Kannur
		Kannur is a land with a resonant past.
		Kannur has always been a favourite destination of the intrepid foreign traveller.
		The Sree Sundareshwara Temple at Kannur and Jaganatha temple at Thalassery which were established by the great siant and social reformer Sree Narayana Guru.
	binukalayil.tripod.com /kannur.htm (966 words)

	Kannur (Cannanore) - land of bidis, looms and lores
		The district is bound by Kudag in the east, Kozhikkode and Wynad districts in the south, Lakshadweep in the west, and by Kasaragod in the north.
		Fort at Thalassery (22 KM from Kannur) is also a tourist attraction.
		Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary is having an area of 55 sq.km and is at a distance of 33 km from Kannur.
	members.tripod.com /~lathish/kannur.html (1091 words)

	Red carpet of Kannoor, kerala - Tour / houseboat packages kerala,India
		The Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese in 1663 and sold it to Ali Raja of (Kannur) Cannonore in 1772.
		Kannur (Cannanore) Kannur is a land with a resonant past.
		Etched against the blue skylines, the imposing walls of the Fort St.Angelo remain as the monument to the Portuguese adventure on the Malabar Coast.
	www.beautifulkerala.com /coco/redcarpet/kannor.php (2195 words)

	Travel to Kannur,Kannur Travel, Kannur in Kerala,Kannur of Kerala,Kannur Tours in Kerala,Kannur Travel Guide,Kannur ...
		Kannur is must on every tourist itinerary during their travel to Kerala.
		The St. Angelos Fort in the Kannur Cantonment, which was constructed in 1505, is a symbol of Portuguese architecture and attracts plenty of tourists.
		The Snake Park at Parassinikadavu, 18 kms away from Kannur town, is one of the known snake parks in the Kerala.
	www.travelindianet.com /kannur-kerala.html (346 words)

	f.11 'View of the Fort, Cannanore, from the Saluting Battery.'
		Kannur (Cannanore) is situated on a headland overlooking a picturesque bay in Kerala, in the south of India.
		The fort of St. Angelo was constructed in 1505 by the first Portuguese Viceroy Don Francisco De Almeda with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja.
		Moplah rule was terminated by the British who attacked and captured Kannur in 1790 and it became their most important military base in the south of India.
	www.collectbritain.co.uk /personalisation/object.cfm?uid=019WDZ000000484U00011000 (311 words)

	Kannur - Visit Kannur Beaches, Fort and Temples (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kannur has many monuments which were chief residences and control centers during the days when British and Europeans invaded the land.
		This marvelous fort that is a well-known landmark of Kannur dates back to the 14 th century.
		Kannur fort also remains a brilliant specimen of ancient Portuguese architecture.
	www.cocohol.com /kerala_tourism/kannur-tourism.php (1101 words)

	Destination Kerala: To visit Kannur and Kasargod
		Formerly a major spice trading seaport, Kannur is known for its handloom industries and forest ranges.
		It is a land of forts, rivers, hills and beaches.
		The Chandragiri fort, one of a chain of forts built by the same ruler, offers breathtaking view of the meandering Chandragiri river and the Arabian Sea.
	www.indtravel.com /kerala/places4.html (563 words)

	Kozhikode: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Kozhikode district is situated on the south west coast of India.
		The district is bounded by the districts of Kannur in the north, EHandler: no quick summary.
		Wayanad district, in the north-east of kerala, india, was formed on november 1 1980 as the 12th district, carved out of kozhikode and kannur...
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ko/kozhikode.htm (2180 words)

	Kannur travel guide - Wikitravel
		Kannur [1] is a northern district of Kerala.
		Kannur is well connected and serviced by rail to all major cities in India like Kozhikode, Mangalore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta.
		Kannur is well connected to other cities Kochi, Kozhikode, Madras, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai by roads.
	wikitravel.org /en/Kannur (579 words)

	Do fundo do mar... Sea bottom: Legacy of Portuguese and Dutch rule in Kerala
		Detailing the history of the fort, Mr Rama Murthy said that a trade treaty was signed between the local kings and Vasco Da Gama in 1498, which marked the beginning of the Portuguese dominance in Kannur which continued for 150 years.
		The fort was the symbol of Portuguese supremacy till the Dutch captured it in 1663 and sold it to Ali Raja of Cannanore (now Kannur) in 1772.
		Mr Rama Murthy said besides Kannur Fort, five other forts in the region -- Bekal, Tellicherry, Palakkad, Thangassery, Anjengo and Vattakottai Forts -- were under the jurisdiction of ASI.The Thrissur circle and the ASI are striving hard to preserve the monuments.
	dofundodomar.blogspot.com /2005/03/legacy-of-portuguese-and-dutch-rule-in.html (751 words)

	Kannur,Travel To Kannur,Kannur India Travel,Kannur Tourism Guide,Kannur in Kerala,Kerala South India Travel Tourism
		Kannur - Travel to Kerala in South India, and experienced the varied cultural heritage of Kerala that differentiates South India from North.
		A reminder of this is the St. Angelo's Fort built in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese Viceroy.
		Rail : Kannur railway station is an important rail head of the Southern Railway and is well linked to major towns up country as well as within the State.
	kerala.south-india-tourism.com /kerala-india-cities/kannur-travel-tours.html (1053 words)

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		The St. Angelo Fort built by the first Portuguese Viceroy in 1505 is a landmark of Kannur.
		The Fort is a massive triangular structure built on laterite with a ditch and strong flanking bastions.
		The Dutch captured the fort from Portuguese in 1663 and sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur in 1772 from whom it was captured by the British in 1790.
	home.grandecom.net /~binooj/hsolutions/kannur.htm (190 words)

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		A massive triangular laterite fort, replete with a moat and flanking bastions, the St. Angelo's Fort also called Kannur Fort was constructed by the first Portuguese Viceroy, Don Francesco de Almeida in 1505.
		In 1663, the Dutch captured the fort from the Portuguese and sold it to Ali Raja of Kannur.
		In 1790 the British who seized control over the fort, renovated and equipped it to be their most important military station in Malabar.
	www.india-travel.com /kerala/dpre10.htm (277 words)

	Keralam . com :: True Sentiments of Kerala
		The Shiva Temple and the ruined remnants a large fort, around which is a deep moat hewn from laterite, are notable cultural monuments here.
		One of the best-preserved forts in Kerala in the heart of Palakkad town, which dates back to 1766 A.D. It was built by Sultan Hyder Ali of Mysore, supposedly to facilitate communication between Coimbatore and West Coast.
		Fort Kochi has an eventful and colourful history to tell about its reputation as a seafaring commercial town.
	www.keralam.com /keralam_travelandtour_touristattarctions.htm (10957 words)

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