| Vellore
had the privilege of being the seat
of the Pallava, Chola, Nayak, Maratha,
Arcot Nawabs and Bijapur Sultan Kindoms.
It was described as the best and the
strongest fortress in the Carnatic
War in the 17th Century. It was witnessed
the massacre of European soldier during
the mutiny of 1806. Vellore district
lies between 12° 15’ to 13° 15’ North
latitudes and 78° 20’ to 79° 50’ East
longitudes in Tamilnadu State. The
geographical area of this district
is 6077 sq. k.m. The total population
as per 1991 Census is 30,26,432.
Vellore is the Head-Quarters of
Vellore District is well connected
by Rail and bus routes to major towns
of the neighboring states like Andhra
Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The
history of the District assumes a
great significance and relevance,
as we unfold the glorious past. The
Monuments found in the district give
a vivid picture of the town through
the ages. In the 18th Century Vellore
District was the scene of some of
the decisive battles fought in Ambur
1749 A.D., Arcot 1751 A.D. and Vandavasi
1768 A.D. as a result of the long
– drawn struggle between the English
and the French for Supremacy. |
