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	Zamorin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manavikraman Raja, the Samoothiri of Kozhikode is famous for being the ruler that received the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama on May 18, 1498.
		The Perumpadappu Rajas, or rulers of Kochi were forced again to shift their capital from Thiruvanchikkulam to Kochi during 1405 A.D. The Samoothiri Raja's army then landed via the sea at Ponnani where they built a fort during 1498.
		The Raja laid siege the St.Angelos fort at Kannur.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Zamorin (1814 words)

	COCHIN - LoveToKnow Article on COCHIN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The rajas of Cochin, who are of pure Kshatriya blood, claim descent from the Chera king Cheraman.
		It was in 1498 that Vasco da Gama reached the Malabar coast; and in 1502 the Portuguese were allowed to settle in the town of Cochin, where they built a fort and began to organize trade with the surrounding country.
		In 1791 Tippoo, son of Hyder Ali, ceded the sovereignty to the British, who entered into a treaty with the raja by which he became their vassal and paid an annual tribute of a lakh of rupees.
	1.1911encyclopedia.org /C/CO/COCHIN.htm (1138 words)

	Cochin- Queen of the Arabian Sea
		Kochi earned a significant position on the world trading routes after the world famous port at Kodugallur (Cranganore) was destroyed by massive flooding of the river Periyar in 1340 AD.
		Kochi then started to grow and soon developed into a major trading point dealing in pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, etc. which were and still are famous for their quality.
		The central hall on the 1st floor was the coronation hall of the rajas.
	www.linkair.co.uk /linkair/india/kerala-holiday/cochin.htm (898 words)

	INDIAN TRAVEL PORTAL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kochi port is famous for its spices, exported to the west from ancient times to the present day.
		Kochi also called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea," receives many visitors round the year who travel to Kerala to see its tourist attractions and because Kochi is Kerala's industrial and commercial capital.
		Kochi is a historic town where many colonial rulers of the past have left their mark.
	www.indian-travel-portal.in /kerala/kochi.htm (436 words)

	Kochi India,Kochi Tours,Kochi Travel Package,Kochi Tour Package
		Kochi (Cochin), the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, has one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
		The deity of Shiva temple situated at the heart of Kochi is popularly known as Ernakulathappan.
		Kochi is connected by road with several tourist centers in India.
	www.leisuretoursindia.com /kochi-india.htm (974 words)

	Destination Kerala: To visit Idukki, Ernakulam & Kochi
		The harbour around which Kochi grew to be known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea is one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
		Kochi consists of Ernakulam, Mattancherry, Fort Kochi and islands of Willingdon, Bolgatty, Gundu and Vypin.
		45km from Kochi and situated on the banks of river Periyar, Kalady is a pilgrim centre and the birth place of Adi Shankara, of the 8th century, the advocate of Adwaita in Hinduism.
	www.indtravel.com /kerala/places1.html (1084 words)

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		Kochi (Cochin),the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Kerala.
		Kochi can be regarded as the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala.Kerala is one of the most prosperous state of India, flanked by the Arabian Sea on the western side and the Western Ghats on the eastern side.Roughly speaking Kochi is 10 º North and 76 º East.Kochi is the most important city in Kerala.
		Kochi has a wide range of accomodation facilities to offer ranging from 5 star hotels to palaces and houseboats to cheap and affordable lodges.Kochi is a shoppers paradise.
	members.rediff.com /zoomindia/kerala.htm (1997 words)

	Cochin - Kerala Global Dot Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west
		Kochi is known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the Adriatic.
		Kochi is well connected by air, rail, road and waterways to all major cities within and outside Kerala.
	www.travels.keralaglobal.com /destination/cochin/index.php (1062 words)

	Kerala - Tourism - Kochi @ whatisindia.com
		Kochi, known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, tucked in the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue waters is one of the important towns in south India, with a natural harbor.
		Kochi is a dynamic city with soaring land prices and rapidly industrializing suburbs.
		Fort Kochi (Fort Cochin) occupies the South promontory on the sea ward side of the Bay.
	www.whatisindia.com /issues/keralast/kerala_kochi.html (1480 words)

	Kochi (Cochin) - The queeen of Arabian Sea (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring visitors from all over the world and became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
		The Dutch wrested Fort Kochi from the Portuguese in AD 1663 and later in the last phase of the colonial saga, the British took over, the town in 1795.
		Fort Kochi is accessible by bus or ferry.
	www.keralagreenery.org /kochi.html (1012 words)

	Time Travels Ltd. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Nepal Holiday.
		The Cochin harbour Kochi earned a significant position on the world trading routes after the world famous port at Kodugallur (Cranganore) was destroyed by massive flooding of the river Periyar in 1340 AD.
		Kochi and Ernakulam are connected to the rest of India by an extensive network of rails.There are three important railway stations here namely Cochin Harbour Terminus, Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town.
	www.timetraveldubai.com /international/cochin.htm (1261 words)

	Landmark of Kerala, Landmark of Keralas, Landmark of Keral, Kerala Lanadmark, Keralas LandMark, Keral Landmark, ...
		Kochi - 432 km, Thiruvananthapuram - 654 km, Calicut - 208 km, Mangalore - 52 km.
		The nearest airport is Kozhikode Airport is at Karipur, 93 km away.Futher south is the Kochi Airport.
		It was the seat of the Munjunad Rajas and later in the 12th Century, the Tekkumkur Rajas.
	www.kerala-in-india.com /landmarks.htm (3222 words)

	Kochi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The population of the Jews in Kochi has dropped drastically with the establishing of the Jewish State of Israel.
		Kochi is well connected by highways to other cities in Kerala.
		The distance to Kochi from Allapuzha is 64 km, Bangalore is 565 km away, Coimbatore 223 km, Guruvayur 109 km, Kanyakumari 309 km, Kodaikanal 444 km, Kottayam 76 km, Kozhikode 145 km, Madurai 324 km, Mysore 470 km, Ooty 132 km, Quilon 86 km and Thiruvananthapuram 223 km away.
	www.prasannatours.com /cities/kochi.htm (1111 words)

	Kerala Online Local Info - Kochi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		A wide array of robes of the rulers of Kochi, their palanquins, and the temple in the courtyard dedicated to Pazhayannur Bhagavathi all offer a glimpse of the lifestyle of the Maharajas.
		The sprawling palace of the Kochi Rajas built in the 18th century now houses a museum, the largest archaeological museum of Kerala.
		A vast collection from the Kochi royal family, 19th century oil paintings, old coins, and sculpture in stone and plaster of Paris, copies of mural paintings etc., can be seen here.
	www.keralaonline.com /kochitinfo.asp (1821 words)

	Cochin Backwates, Backwaters in Cochin, Cochin Backwaters in Cochin, Backwaters of Cochin, Cochin Kerala Backwaters, ...
		Kochi also called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea," receives many visitors round the year who travel to Kerala to see its tourist attractions and because Cochin is Kerala's industrial and commercial capital.
		The central hall is an impressive auditorium where the coronation ceremonies of the Rajas of Cochin were held.
		Previously used as the residence of the Governor by the Dutch and the British, the palace is now a heritage hotel in Cochin and is famous for its canopied garden.
	keralabackwater.com /kerala-backwater-destinations/cochin-backwaters.html (477 words)

	Namboothiri Rulers (Naaduvaazhikal) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kochi lost the 1503 battle and the Raja fled to Cheruveyppu.
		Raja Devanarayanan dedicated his kingdom to the Thrimoorthi (holy trinity) and reigned as a servant of God considering himself as a humble divine instrument.
		The oracles of Devi temple got enraged with the Braahmanan Raja for his discovery of poison and blamed the Raja for the epidemic of cholera as a curse of God for discovering the new poison.
	www.namboothiri.com /articles/naaduvaazhikal.htm (2685 words)

	Mattancherry Palace - Dutch Palace- Monuments Tourism in India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi Veera Kerala Varma (1537-65) in 1555 AD, it took on its present popular name 'Dutch Palace' after 1663, when the Dutch carried out some extensions and renovations in the palace.
		The entrance to the Mattancherry Palace compound is through two arches which are typically Portuguese in character and a flight of steps through a portico on the south, gives access to a suite of public rooms on the upper level of the palace.
		The palace, with the interiors panelled with wood has exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi like ceremonial robes, headdresses, weapons, palanquins, furniture but the main feature is the series of astonishing murals, depicting scenes from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranic legends connected with Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Kumara, and
	www.webindia123.com /tourism/monuments/palaces/dutch.htm (917 words)

	About Kerala > All about kerala, Arts, Kerala Tourism,Travels, Ayurveda, Boat races, Backwaters, Cultural Heritage, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Mattancherry Palace is a two-storied quadrangular palace built by the Portuguese and was presented to the Raja of Kochi IN 1555 AD.
		Kochi Shipyard: The biggest shipbuilding yard in India, the Kochi shipyard is situated in the southern part of Ernakulam on the way to Willington Island.
		It was once the abode of the famous Achans of Paliyam who were hereditary prime ministers of the Raja of Kochi Kottayil Kovilakom.
	www.keralanext.com /kerala/aboutkerala/ernakulam.asp (2378 words)

	Cochin Hotels Travel Guide — Sightseeing in Cochin, Tours and Attractions in Cochin
		64km from Kochi is the centre for back water cruises in Kerala and has often been referred to as the Venice of the East, an unfair comparison, for this commercial town built along the Vembanaad Lake combines the charm of a network of backwater canals with lush Kerala countryside.
		163km from Kochi, is a big agricultural town that lies on the border of Tamilnadu, at the foothills of the Western Ghats and is a gateway to the Malampuzha Dam and its gardens.
		80km from Kochi, is the former capital of Cochin state, Thrissur is famous for the Vadakkumnatha Temple and is the venus of the annual Pooram Festival held in April/May. The town is also known for its wood carvings and temple-arts.
	www.hoteltravel.com /india/cochin/guides/sightseeing.htm (2473 words)

	Mattancherry Synagogue Cochin, Cochin Attractions, India Attractions, Cochin Travel Guide, Cochin Tour Guide, Cochin ...
		The Mattancheri Palace was built by the Portuguese in 1557 for the Kochi raja as kickback for the granting of trading rights.
		The main attractions are the archaeological museum housed here and the exhibits of the finery and princely possessions of the Kochi rajas.
		Kochi rajas didn't have to count sheep to sleep; they had this huge Amar Chitra Katha all over the walls and ceiling, that too at a time when comics were unknown.
	www.indnav.com /servlet/Browse?mt=goTo&fId=20905 (190 words)

	Kerala "God's own country"
		It is a fertile land at an altitude of 914 meters.
		Ernakulam is located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha districts on the south, Idukki on the east and Thrissur on the north.
		This historic church was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558.
	hosdurg.20m.com /kerala.html (9170 words)

	JeramTravels.com::> (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Popularly known as the ‘Queen of The Arabian Sea’, Cochin is the commercial capital of Kerala with one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
		A historic church built by the Portuguese, it was proclaimed as a Basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.
		Built in the 19th century by the Raja (King) of Kochi, the province of Kochi was ruled from this palace.
	www.jeramtravels.com /Cochin.asp (556 words)

	Southern India: A Kaleidoscope of Cultures - Abercrombie & Kent
		Board an early afternoon flight to Kochi, situated on the trade route between Europe and China on one of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast.
		This morning explore the bustling port of Kochi, visiting the Jewish synagogue built in 1568, destroyed by the Portuguese in 1662 and rebuilt by the Dutch two years later.
		Its central hall housed coronations of the rajas, and their dresses, turbans, palanquins and murals from Hindu mythology are worth seeing.
	www.abercrombiekent.com /index.cfm?navid=6.3.2&tab=4 (1123 words)

	Ernakulam, Travel/Tour Ernakulam, Ernakulam Travel/Tour informations, Ernakulam Travel/Tour reservations.
		The Hill Palace Museum, Tripunithura: Hill palace, the east while official residential of the Kochi royal family, was built in 1865.
		Kochi Shipyard: The biggest ship building yard in India, the Kochi shipyard is situated in the southern part of Ernakulam on the way to Willington Island.
		Lalita Kala Academy Gallery of Contemporary Art: Located in the Durbar Hall of the Kochi Rajas at D.H. Road, the Gallery is open from 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs.
	www.travelskerala.com /ernakulam.htm (563 words)

	Nursing Journal of India: Ernakulam: Venue of the XX SNA Biennial Conference
		Kochi is known for its treasure of historical remains.
		Kochi shipyard setup with Japanese collaboration is the biggest ship building yard in India, situated in the southern part of Ernakulam.
		The passenger Wharf of the Kochi Port Trust is at Mattancherry, on the western side of Willington Island.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4036/is_200209/ai_n9085668 (1233 words)

	Cochin India,Cochin India Tours,Cochin Tours,Cochin Tour,Package Tours of Cochin,Cochin Travel,Travel to Cochin,Cochin ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Originally built by the Portuguese, Kochi (Cochin) has a natural harbour with lagoons and canals and fishing hamlets.
		Kochi (Cochin), the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful state of Kerala.
		Fort Kochi beach : A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a fine experience.
	www.indiamart.com /tsiindia/cochin.html (701 words)

	Browse India By City -Cochin, Cochin City, Travel to Cochin, Cochin Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Also known as the Mattancherry Palace, it was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555 A.D. A fine blend of Indo-European architecture, it acquired the present name after it was renovated by the Dutch in 1663.
		This museum, adjacent to the Shiva temple was the Durbar (court) of the Cochin rajas.
		This Roman Catholic church, considered to be one of the oldest churches in Kerala, was built on a plot of land donated by the Raja of Edapally.
	www.travelandtourtoindia.com /cochin.php (1380 words)

	Essential Kochi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Later it became the seat of the British resident of Kochi.
		Chinese fishing nets brought from the courts of Kublai Khan; a Jewish synagogue whose roots go back to the diaspora; a Dutch palace from the 16th century; the St. Francis church, perhaps the first to be built by the Europeans on Indian soil: the list goes on.
		Maybe it's Kochi's cosmopolitan lineage, its sophistication and dynamism, which has helped it become the commercial capital of Kerala (one of the 50 most sought after tourist destinations in the world).
	www.veegaland.com /Home/Essential_Kochi/essential_kochi.html (424 words)

	www.ffkerala.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Ernakulam is the most industrially developed district of the state, with its headquarter Kochi being recognised as the commercial capital of Kerala.
		Parikshath Thamburan Museum: The museum is housed in a magnificent building, the Durbar Hall (Court) of the erstwhile Kochi Rajas.
		Captivating Kochi is a perfect reflection of the cosmopolitan society of Kerala.
	www.ffkerala.net /ern/ernakulam100_palces2.htm (640 words)

	1Up India > India > Kerala > Cochin > Visitors paradise of Cochin.
		Dutch Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in AD 1555.
		In the centre of the building is the Coronation Hall where the Cochin Rajas held their coronations.
		This bird sanctuary is situated right in the heart of Kochi city.
	www.1upindia.com /states/kerala/cochin/visitor-paradise.html (1458 words)

	Welcome to Kingsway Point (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Modern Kochi exports pepper, seafood, rubber and coir.
		Cochin is now the modern part of the city and the centre of its commercial activity.
		Kingsway Point, Si's 24th project in Cochin, is on NH-47, the Royal Highway for the Rajas of Cochin.
	www.sihomes.com /sispark/kings.asp (318 words)

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