When did Vasco da Gama land at Kozhikode?
Vasco da Gama landed at Kozhikode on the 20th of May 1498. This event opened a direct sea route from Europe to India and initiated centuries of European trade in the region.
Questions about Kozhikode
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded Kozhikode and when was it established?
The Eradis of Nediyiruppu founded Kozhikode near the Tali palace in the thirteenth century. The Samoothiris eventually assumed power and expanded their territory across central Kerala after this initial founding.
What is the population and religious composition of Kozhikode Municipality?
The total population within the municipal limits reached 550,440 people with Hindus forming the majority at 57.37 percent while Muslims make up 37.66 percent of residents. Malayalam is spoken by 97.64 percent of the population and the literacy rate averages 96.8 percent across the municipality.
When did Kozhikode become a Municipal Corporation?
Kozhikode Municipality was formed on the 1st of November 1866 according to the Madras Act 10 of 1865. The municipality upgraded to a Municipal Corporation in 1962 becoming the second-oldest in Kerala.
Which ancient trade routes passed through Kozhikode during the first century?
Roman ships sailed to a port called Tyndis on the Malabar Coast during the first century of the Common Era. Chinese merchants and Arab traders also navigated these waters long before European explorers arrived to establish direct sea routes.