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Part of Chera dynasty (300 BC - 1300 AD)
This region was a part of Chera kingdom for several centuries - 3rd century BCE–12th century CE.
Chinese Fishing Nets (1350 AD)
Locally known as Cheenavala, Chinese fishing nets in Kochi harbour were setup during the period between 1350 and 1450 AD. Until recently the cred...
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Palliampuram Fort (1503 AD)
Palliampuram fort is the oldest existing European forts in India. It was built by the Portugese in 1503 A.D. The Dutch captured the fort in 1661. ...
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St. Francis church (1503 AD)
St. Francis church is the first European Church that was built in India. In 1503 AD Alphonso Albuquerque was given permission by the Maharajah of...
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Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica (1505 AD - 1558 AD)
The Roman Catholic Church is situated near the historic St. Francis church. Originally it was constructed by the Portuguese and in 1558; Pope Paul...
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Vasco House (1510 AD)
This 16th century house is believed to have been owned by the Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama. It is one of the oldest Portuguese residences in ...
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Mattancherry Palace (1555 AD)
The quadrangular palace with its medieval charm built in the traditional Kerala style of architecture, Nāluketttu (with a courtyard in the middle)...
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Books
History of Kerala: Prehistoric to the Present
Ramanan, by Changampuzha
G. Sankara Kurup
The Suriani Kitchen
The Essential Kerala Cookbook
The Legacy Of Kerala
Cuisine
Paal Payasam
Erissery
Pomfret Moilee
Kerala Fish Curry
Fish Mappas
Cheera Thoran
Malabar Prawn Curry
Chuttili Meen
Crafts
Wood inlay
Bell metal
Coconut based crafts
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