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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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