March 13, 2012
History of Coimbatore
The city of Coimbatore was a part of the Sangam Chera kingdom in the Sangam Age
(from 3rd BC to 3rd AD) of the Southern Indian History. The
Cheras existed even before the Sangam Age. Coimbatore was ruled by the Kongu
dynasty (a tribal dynasty) till the Rashtrakutas took over the control. In the
later periods Cholas and Pandyas occupied it.
The region comprising Coimbatore was
known as the Kongu Nadu. The region had trade links with the Romans. Around 10th
century, the Cholas occupied the region. The Vijayanagara Empire comprising of
Madhurai Nayaks ruled over the region around 15th and 16th
centuries. Later the Madhurai Nayaks acquired independency and in the later
periods the region came under the Mysore rulers (Tipu Sultan).
The region fell into the hands of the
British after the Anglo Mysore wars fought with Tipu Sultan. As it happened
through all across the country, Coimbatore (Kongu Nadu region) remained with
the British till 1947. However the
growth of the city took a shape during the British rule.
The city is called the Manchester of Southern
India due to textile industries. The city experienced famines and earthquakes frequently.
But, during the British rule textile mills were introduced in the city. The
city has prospered then onwards and now has grown into a major industrial city.
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