Kayathar

Kayathar

Kayathar is a town in Tuticourin District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated in the National Highway 7 (NH7) between Tirunelveli and Kovilpatti. The place has strong winds and many windmills are erected.

Historical Importance

The last Pandiya King Marthanda Varman fought and lost to the Nayakar Dynasty at Kayathar.

The great earlier freedom fighter King Veerapandiya Kattabomman was hanged to death at this place by the British.


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