The Saga of Kozhikode (Calicut)
Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#41 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Kozhikode (pronounced [koːɻikːoːɖɨ̆] ), also known as Calicut, is a historic city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. The city is also known as the City of Spices.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
It was among the most important ports in the world during medieval times and have received visitors from Marco Polo to Ibn Batuta to Zheng He to Vasco da Gama.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
The city is also known as the City of Spices.
