as a result of the long – drawn struggle between the English and the French for Supremacy. 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. The Monuments found in the district give a vivid picture of the town through the ages. The history of the District assumes a great significance and relevance, as we unfold the glorious past. Vellore is the Head-Quarters of Vellore District which is well connected by Rail and bus routes to major towns of the neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. The total population as per 2011 Census is 39,36,331. The geographical area of this district is 5920.18 sq. ![]() Vellore district lies between 12° 15’ to 13° 15’ North latitudes and 78° 20’ to 79° 50’ East longitudes in Tamilnadu State. ![]() It was witnessed the massacre of European soldier during the mutiny of 1806. It was described as the best and strongest fortress in the Carnatic War in the 17th Century. Vellore had the previlege of being the seat of the Pallava, Chola, Nayak, Maratha, Arcot Nawabs and Bijapur Sultan Kingdoms.
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