Vandavasi
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Vandavasi (formerly anglicised as WandiwashIndian state of Tamil Nadu.[3] The town is well known in the Carnatic history for the Battle of Wandiwash. Vandavasi town is also the largest manufacturer of kora artefacts including mats, shawls and vessels. As of 2011, the town had a population 74,320.
Wandiwash was the site of a decisive battle in the 18th century
Carnatic Wars between France and the British Empire for control over south Asia. The Battle of Wandiwash was a watershed moment in Indian history as it cemented British supremacy in India. On 22 January 1760, a British force led by Eyre Coote defeated a French force led by General Thomas Lally.[4]
Geography and climate
Vandavasi is located on the state highway SH5 that connects
Arani & 80 km from Vellore. It is situated at an average elevation of 74 metres (242 feet) above sea level.Vandavasi's climatic condition is similar to that of Chennai, lying on the thermal equator and close to the coast, while most of the year the climate is hot and humid.[5]
Demographics
As of the
Buddhist, with 0.08% following other religions and 0% following no religion or not indicating any religious preference.[8]
Places of interest
Vandavasi Fort is an important landmark in Vandavasi, which witnessed the decisive
Madras
(modern day Chennai).
Jain site of Tiruvannamalai in August 1998.[9]
The complex includes 3 Jain caves, 4 Jain temples and a 16-meter high sculpture of Neminatha
thought to be from the 12th century, that is the tallest Jain image in Tamil Nadu. Sri Thavalagiriswarar Temple is a notable temple located atop the Vengundram hill.
Politics
Vandavasi was a
Arani Lok Sabha constituency.[10]
See also
References
- ^ "Census of India: Search Details". censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 12 July 2014.
- ISBN 978-81-7478-040-9. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ N, Shyamsundar (7 April 2023). "State archaeology department begins excavation of 'stone circles' at Kilnamandi village in TN". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 28 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 303.
- ^ "About city". Vandavasi Municipality. 2011. Retrieved 7 July 2013.
- ^ a b "Census Info 2011 Final population totals". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Census Info 2011 Final population totals - Vandavasi". Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Population By Religious Community - Tamil Nadu" (XLS). Office of The Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- ^ "Arihantagiri - Tirumalai". Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2012.
- ^ "List of Parliamentary and Assembly Constituencies" (PDF). Tamil Nadu. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2008. Retrieved 8 October 2008.