Perambakkam
Perambakkam | |
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suburb | |
Tiruvallur |
Perambakkam is a suburb of
2011 Census of India, with educational provision including St.Marys matriculation higher secondary school, Om Sri Vivekananda Nursery & Primary School.[1]
Connectivity
The town lies between
Chennai Suburban Railway Network, 10 km from Perambakkam. Shared autos are frequently used to connect to the railway station. Perambakkam is also connected with the city by Metropolitan Transport Corporation
buses and also connected to other neighbourhoods by moffusil buses.
History
One of the Anglo-Mysore Wars, fought between Haider Ali and the British, was fought in the area on September 10, 1780.[2] Haider Ali sent his son Fateh Ali Tipu (who later became Tipu Sultan) to fight against the British, led by General Sir Hector Munro in the Battle of Perambakkam. The result of the battle was decisive victory to Haider Ali.
Location
References
- ^ "Perambakkam population". Census India. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
- ISBN 9781851097449.