Hidden fort in ECR | Alamparai Kottai kadapakkam | ஆலம்பரை கோட்டை| Kadapakkam Kottai|

#Alamparai was a #seaport in historical times. The place had other names like Idaikazhinadu, Alamparva and Alampuravi. The fort was built during the #Mughal_era between 1736 and 1740 AD. The fort was initially under the control of the Nawab of Arcot, Doste Ali Khan, and was later given to the French. After the #Carnatic wars, when the French ...