Question

Malabar was divided into two on March 1793 with Headquarters at

• A. Tellichery and Cannanore
• B. Tellichery and Thamarassery
• C. Tellichery and Cherpulassery
• D. Tellichery and Calicut

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Tellichery and Cherpulassery

Malabar's Administrative Division in 1793

• In March 1793, the British East India Company divided the Malabar region into two administrative districts.
• This division was a significant administrative step taken by the British to consolidate their control over the region following the Third Anglo-Mysore War.
• The headquarters for these two newly formed districts were established at:
  • Tellicherry (Thalassery): A historically important trading post and port town on the Malabar coast, known for its spice trade and European colonial presence.
  • Cherpulassery: Located in the Palakkad district, it served as the administrative center for the inland region.
• This division aimed to improve the efficiency of revenue collection and law and order management under British rule.
• The establishment of these headquarters marked the formalization of British administrative structures in Malabar, laying the groundwork for future administrative changes.
• For competitive exams, remembering the date (March 1793) and the two headquarters (Tellicherry and Cherpulassery) is crucial for questions related to the administrative history of Kerala under British rule.