History
Kanhangad or Hosdurg is a city in the Kasaragod district of the Malabar region of Kerala, India.
Overview
Kanhangad or Hosdurg is a city in the Kasaragod district of the Malabar region of Kerala, India.
Historical Timeline
1713
In 1713 Somashekara Nayaka constructed a new fort to resist further attacks from Nileshwaram kingdom.
1799
In 1799, soon after the death of Tipu Sultan the entire region came under the control of East India Company.
1862
Till 1862, Kanhangad was in Bekal Taluk under Bombay Presidency.
1862
On 15 April 1862 when the Dakshina Kannada region shifted to Madras Presidency, the region came under Kasaragod taluk.
1957
After the formation of Kerala State, Kasaragod taluk was divided and Kanhangad came under Hosdurg taluk on 1 January 1957.
Historical Sites
Hosdurg Fort
Ananda Ashramam
Notable Figures
Hosdurg Fort
Ananda Ashramam
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