Town History

Area in the ruins of Fort St. David Gadilam River, which is located on a stirring history. A small fort built by the businessman, a Hindu, in the form in the hands of the Marathas in 1677 after the occupation of Sivaji Gingee fell. Among them were purchased in 1690 by the English, not only the fortress, but the cities and neighboring villages, including the purchase of a piece of artillery random Shott Y "in". A big gun for various points of the compass for the country and all its limitations, including the town of Cuddalore, passed to the occupation of English has been removed. Thus, the village still be talking like a ball in the villages.

The forts have been very strong since the beginning of 1725. 1746 Fort St. David, in southern India to the British headquarters, and became Dupleix 'attack was repulsed. Clive was appointed Governor in 1756, in 1758, the French captured, but two years later, Sir Eyre Coote to quit. In 1782, the French also, and just caught, Cuddalore War (1783) for a British attack in 1783 to face restored. In 1785, he died at the British occupation.

There are two main divisions in the town of Cuddalore: the Old Town and New Town (Thirupadirippuliyur) are. Gedilam through the city and the river flows Thirupadiripuliyur are separated from the old town. The old city since ancient times has been a port; Cuddalore on the Roman empire 2000 years ago with the business. The archaeological evidence of ancient trade relations in the Cuddalore Government Museum Manjakkuppam can be found. Cuddalore in South India was the first direct European control in the city. She won the Netherlands, Portugal, France and Britain later after the first was. Cuddalore, near the British fort at St. David Devanampattinam made. Even the most Cuddalore be St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School, Manjakkuppam which is one of the oldest schools, all between facilities.St very popular with some schools have to meet. Marie Baccalaureate Higher Secondary, Sorkalpet s Cuddalore and girls in school. All these schools by Europeans in the 17th century has been established in India and they are the oldest of the school alive.

Well the city is known for its temples. Both a Saiva and Vaishnava temples in the city with rare. Among them, the most famous temple of Shiva (Shiva), one of the Hindu religion is one of the three major gods. Cuddalore in the incarnation of Shiva is said Padaleeshwarar. The temple is located in the center of the city Thiruppadirippuliyur. A second "Perumal" Temple Thiruvandhipuram (Vainava) 7 km to the east Thiruppadirippuliyur. Chidambaram, in a city known for dance and temples, is only 43 km from Cuddalore. Cuddalore in the city is famous throughout the temples and vishnavate. Tiruvaheendirapuram, Devanatha holy tabernacle of God, an ancient Vaishnavite also one of the temples and shrines and 108 Vaishnavite acharyas Alwars great, great honor of the visit organized by the faithful is one of the good deeds. This is the place one of the two Nadunattu Tirupathis. This 7-km west of Tirupapuliyur (Cuddalore New Town) Railway Station is located. Srimushnam Chidambaram (Cuddalore), Srimushnam, Bhuvaraha 31 km from the famous Vaishnav temple is located. It is one of the eight temples Vaishavas. The temple is the image of oneself (voluntary Vyakta) Varah Avator claim. Marbre by far the original image by Krishna Deva Wodeyar of Mysore in the set were taken and Srirengapattinam said.

9 km from Cuddalore Tirumanikuzhi on the ancient temple of Shiva. This is one of stala paadal Petra. Tiruvadigai, the temples of Shiva Tirunavalur Cuddalore is located approximately 15 km.
Cuddalore beaches, especially the famous silver are a tourist attraction. Beach, near the boat house is known for its beauty. Pichavaram in the health of mangrove forests mangrove is considered an incident. Islands of green trees with water to cover a large number interpersing facilities boating and the possibility of a special attraction.