What is Cuddalore?
Q: What is Cuddalore?
A: Cuddalore is a city which is the headquarters of the Cuddalore district in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Q: Who has ruled over Cuddalore?
A: After the fall of Cholas, Cuddalore was ruled by various dynasties such as Pandyas, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Thanjavur Nayaks, Thajavur Marathas, Tipu Sultan, French and British Empire.
Q: What happened in 1758 in Cuddalore?
A: In 1758 there was a battle between French and British forces known as the Battle of Cuddalore.
Q: When did it become part of independent India?
A: It has been a part of independent India since 1947.
Q: How many casualties were there during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake?
A: During the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake there were 572 casualties in Cuddalore.
Q: What industries are located in SIPCOT in Cuddalore?
A: Industries located in SIPCOT include chemical, pharmacological and energy industries.
Q: How many schools are there in total in this town? A: There are a total of nine schools (including two arts and science colleges and two engineering colleges) located within this town.
