 Kozhikode, previously called Calicut was the traditional capital of Northern Kerala under the Samuthiri rule. Calicut, the major city of Malabar region of Kerala, was a leading trading centre for spices on the West Coast of India during the medieval period. The city of Calicut came into existence sometime in the 13th Century AD. With the accession of Calicut, the status of Nediyirippu increased and he come to known as Swami Nambiyathiri Thirumulpad, which gradually became Samuri or Samuthiri over the years. The Europeans called him Zamorin. The place surrounded by the fort was known as Koyil (palace) Kotta (fort) and hence the name of the place became Kozhikode. Foreigners called it by different names, for Arabs it was Kalikat, for Chinese it was Kalifo while the city is known to outside world by its European name - Calicut. Interestingly, the name Calicut is derived from 'calico,' the fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth said to have originated from this place, which was then an important manufacture. Kozhikode passed to British rule in 1792.
How to reach
Road : Calicut- Kozhikode has got a very large network of roads and it is easily accessible by the roads.
Train : Kozhikode has a number of express and ordinary trains connecting major cities and railway stations in India.
Air : Kozhikode airport is at Karipur is at a distance of about 25 km from the centre of the city. |
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