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Manathavady

Pazhassi Raja, a scion of the Kottayan royal family was one of the earliest to strike the banner of revolt against the British overlordship in this part of India. Taking refuge in the Wayanad hills, he resorted to classic techniquesof guerilla warfar against superior British forces. He remained sucessful for a remarkable long periof until finally the English bought in heavy reinforcements from Madras and Bombay. Thias Lion of Kerala was downed in a ferocious encounter that took place at Mavilanthode in the last days of 1805. Pazhassi's tomb marks the point where he was cremeated.

Distance: Kalpetta: 35kms. Sulthan Bathery: 42kms. Mananthavady: 1kms