Kozhikode was also known as Calicut, was the traditional capital of Northern Kerala under the Samuthiri ruler. Calicut, the most important city of Malabar region of Kerala, was a leading trading center for spices on the West Coast of India during the medieval period. The word Calicut is the anglicized version of the Persian name Khalikuth - means 'Port of Truth'. Traditionally Calicut was a world famous port for trading and it has a long time relationship with Arabian Peninsula.
Calicut is the anglicised form of Kalikut the Arabic for the Malayalam, Kozhikode It is also called after the Persian name kozhikooth - means 'Hen of Truth' or the Cock Fort the term means Koyil (Palace) Kodu (Fortified). Anyhow, it is a historical town with a hoary past. It is the third largest city in Kerala and the headquarters of Kozhikode district. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom, and later of the erstwhile Malabar District.
Traditionally Calicut was a world famous port for trading and it has a long time relationship with American peninsula. Compared to other parts of Kerala, Calicut's cuisine is very tasty and unique. The famous "Malabar Biriyani" is only one among them. Local people are very nice and helping in nature they love Football more than anything.
Calicut is the anglicised form of Kalikut the Arabic for the Malayalam, Kozhikode It is also called after the Persian name kozhikooth - means 'Hen of Truth' or the Cock Fort the term means Koyil (Palace) Kodu (Fortified). Anyhow, it is a historical town with a hoary past. It is the third largest city in Kerala and the headquarters of Kozhikode district. Kozhikode was once the capital of an independent kingdom, and later of the erstwhile Malabar District.
Traditionally Calicut was a world famous port for trading and it has a long time relationship with American peninsula. Compared to other parts of Kerala, Calicut's cuisine is very tasty and unique. The famous "Malabar Biriyani" is only one among them. Local people are very nice and helping in nature they love Football more than anything.
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