Thalassery, formerly Tellicherry, is a municipality, Commercial City on the Malabar Coast in Kannur district, in the state of Kerala, India, bordered by the districts of Mahe, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kasaragod and Kodagu.
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Thalassery, formerly Tellicherry, is a municipality, Commercial City on the Malabar Coast in Kannur district, in the state of Kerala, India, bordered by the districts of Mahe, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kasaragod and Kodagu.
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Thalassery grew into a prominent place during European rule, due to its strategic geographic location.
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Thalassery has played a significant historical, cultural, educational and commercial role in the history of India, especially during the colonial period.
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On 9 February 2014, Thalassery taluk was split in two and Iritty taluk was formed.
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Thalassery is in West Coast Of Indian subcontinent, in the northern part of Kerala State.
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Thalassery however has a large area of mangroves, which is being protected.
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The north of Thalassery is Dharmadam, an island area surrounded by two rivers and the sea.
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Thalassery Cuisine is popular around the world as a blend of Arabian, Persian, Indian and European styles of cooking.
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Thalassery is remembered for his 1887 guide to the Malabar District, popularly known as the Malabar Manual.
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The earliest record of a cricket match in Thalassery is a report in Malayala Manorama in 1890.
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Thalassery Stadium, located close to the sea, hosts Ranji Trophy cricket matches quite often.
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Government Brennen College, Thalassery, founded in 1862, is one of the oldest educational institutions in India.
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