Kannur
Kannur (Cannanore)
Kannur
( earlier Canannore), has carved a niche in the socio-political history of the
state. The capital of erstwhile Kolathiri Rajas, the ancient town had fallen
to European forces in several occasions. In 15th century, the Portuguese were
the first to establish a settlement here. St. Angelo's Fort in the city was
built by the first Portuguese Viceroy in 1505. The Portuguese factory built
by Cabral in 1501 was captured by the Dutch in 1663.
In 1708 the British built a fort at Thalassery ( earlier Tellichery), another
coastal town in Kannur. The nearby Mahe became a French colony in the 18th century.
In 1940's, Kannur became an effervescent political cauldron. Communism was the
provocation. The district hamlets witnesses bouts of violence which left indelible
impressions on the political landscape of the district.
Many folk art and dance forms have roots in the socio-religious culture of the
district. Theyyam and Kavadiyattam were nurtured and nourished by artistes from
Kannur. Another stronghold of the district is weaving. As many as hundred weaving
units are ticking over here.
Kannur is boarded by Karnataka's Kodagu district.
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