One of the prettiest provinces in India, Kerala is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Known for its rich history and culture, Kerala is blessed with a number of tourist attractions which draw countless of tourists to her shores each year. Also known as "God's Own Country", Kerala is truly blessed by divine powers, which is evident from the various picturesque locales that surround the land. However, another important tourist attraction of Kerala is the history of Kerala, which has left its mark on the entirety of the state as well as its culture.
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History of Kerala
The first recorded history of Kerala was found during the reign of Emperor Asoka (269-232 B.C.). However, according to a number of legends associated with the origin of Kerala, the province was brought into existence by Parasurama, one of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Kerala was considered to be a conqueror's delight, a fact which brought a number of races to the province, which included the European powers like the Portuguese, the Dutch as well as the French. Kerala was also the once under the domination of Hyder Ali, who waged fierce battles to defend the territory from British conquest.
Famous in the history of Kerala as the Anglo- Mysore Wars, these battles were finally won by the British who soon enveloped the province within the yoke of their sovereignty. Independent along with the rest of the country, a new chapter was included in the history of Kerala
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