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The city of Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is situated in Kerala. Alappuzha is the smallest district in Kerala with a long coastline and many lagoons and backwaters.

Overview

The city of Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is situated in Kerala. Alappuzha is the smallest district in Kerala with a long coastline and many lagoons and backwaters. It is often called the Venice of the East due to the canals that connect it to Kerala's famous snaking backwaters.

Historical Timeline

1498

Since landing in Kozhikode in 1498, the Portuguese started playing an influential role in Alappuzha.

1706

At that time Maharaja Marthanda Varma (1706–1758), who was the 'Maker of modern Travancore', intervened in the political affairs of those princedoms.

1756

1756) resided in Mavelikkara where he had a palace built by Marthanda Varma.

1859

The first manufacturing factory for the coir mats was established in 1859.

1894

In 1894 the city Improvement Committee was set up.

1946

The struggles of Punnapra and Vayalar in 1946 arrayed the people against Sir C.

Historical Sites

Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Backwaters

Marari Beach

Pathiramanal Island

Maqam Masjid

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Alappuzha Beach

Alappuzha Backwaters

Marari Beach

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