Dindigul Travel Guide

Dindigul has always been a political centre through centuries.

The city lay at the border of the three main South Indian kingdoms - Pandya, Chera and Chola. It was first conquered by the Pandya kingdom which in turn was conquered by the Chola king Karikal Cholan. In the 14th century, when South India faced the invasion of the Delhi Sultanate, Dindigul was under the safe leadership of the Vijaya Nagar army.

In 1559, the Nayaks took control of the region and the Dindigul Fort, the main source causing political desire in Dindigul hereafter, was built in 1605 CE. Over the years, the Nayaks were overthrown by the Kingdom of Mysore. There was unrest amongst the people with regards to a new taxation policy because of which Haider Ali was sent to Dindigul by the Maharaj of Mysore. In 1788, Tipu Sultan, son of Haider Ali was crowned King of Dindigul.

In 1792, he ceded to the British. The British Army strengthened the hill fort with cannons and new sentinel rooms. The British Army resided here for over 60 years and was the headquarters of the British Army. Eventually, the army headquarters moved to Madurai. It remained under the rule of the British until 1947.

Dindigul has always been a political centre through centuries.

The city lay at the border of the three main South Indian kingdoms - Pandya, Chera and Chola. It was first conquered by the Pandya kingdom which in turn was conquered by the Chola king Karikal Cholan. In the 14th century, when South India faced the invasion of the Delhi Sultanate, Dindigul was under the safe leadership of the Vijaya Nagar army.

In 1559, the Nayaks took control of the region and the Dindigul Fort, the main source causing political desire in Dindigul hereafter, was built in 1605 CE. Over the years, the Nayaks were overthrown by the Kingdom of Mysore. There was unrest amongst the people with regards to a new taxation policy because of which Haider Ali was sent to Dindigul by the Maharaj of Mysore. In 1788, Tipu Sultan, son of Haider Ali was crowned King of Dindigul.

In 1792, he ceded to the British. The British Army strengthened the hill fort with cannons and new sentinel rooms. The British Army resided here for over 60 years and was the headquarters of the British Army. Eventually, the army headquarters moved to Madurai. It remained under the rule of the British until 1947.

The best time to visit is between July and March as the weather is pleasant around this time. It is wise to avoid peak summer months.
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