Colonial Architecture in Malappuram
Colonial Architecture in Malappuram
KADUNGALLORE BRIDGE ▲
This is a girder bridge constructed by the British in 1939 across the River Chaliyar at Kadungallore in Malappuram. This Bridge connected the cities Areakode and Kondotty. This bridge is not under use now.
NEDUMKAYAM BRIDGE (1) ▲
This is a girder bridge constructed by the British across River Chaliyar at Nedunkayam in Nilambur Teak Plantation. This is the gateway to the reserve forests and the tribal settlements in Nilambur. This bridge was designed and constructed by the British engineer E. S. Dawson in 1931.This bridge is under use still.
NEDUMKAYAM BRIDGE (2) ▲
This is a girder bridge constructed by the British across River Chaliyar at Nedunkayam in Nilambur Teak Plantation. This bridge was designed and constructed under the supervision of the British engineer E. S. Dawson in 1933. Just after some years of the construction Mr. Dawson was drowned at the spot. At request of his wife Dawson was buried here. Still this bridge is under use.
KOOTTILANGADI IRON BRIDGE
This is a girder bridge constructed by the British across River Kadalundi at Koottilangadi near Malappuram. At present this is called Old Koottilangadi Iron Bridge. This bridge was constructed in 1911 by Madras Company. The Company provided guarantee for 50 years but the bridge was under use for about hundred years. At present this is not under use.
GOVT. GHS SCHOOL KOTTAPPADI ▲
This is the building of Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School at Kottappadi, Malappuram. Construction of this building was started during the colonial period but the school was opened in 1949. This building was constructed using granite and hence it is known locally karingallu building.
MSP OPERATION THEATRE ▲
This is an operation theatre of Malabar Special Police (MSP) Hospital founded by the British at Malappuram. During that time there was no modern hospital in Malappuram other than this one. This hospital was open for the British officials. This building is out of use today.
DFO BUNGALOW ▲
This is the Bungalow of District Forest Officer (DFO) constructed during the British period at Nilambur. Now this building is called Old DFO Bungalow and the location is known as Bungalow Kunnu i.e. the Hill of Bungalow. This Bungalow was constructed in the period 1846 – 50 and was renewed in 1928.
TIRURANGADI KATCHERI (BRITISH COURT) ▲
This was the Hajur Katcheri or the British Court constructed during the colonial period at Tirurangadi. This was one of the major administrative centers of the British in Malabar hence the building has much historical importance. The Hajur Katcheri was one of the battlegrounds during the Malabar struggle in 1921. During the struggle the Mappila revolutionaries defeated the British forces and took control of the Hajur Katcheri. It was used as headquarter of the short-lived Khilafat Government founded by the revolutionaries .
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ARCHITECTURE AS TOOL OF COLONIALISM
A STUDY OF BRITISH CONSTRUCTIONS IN MALAPPURAM
Project submitted to the University of Calicut in partial fulfillment of Degree of Master of Arts in History by Hiba Jasmin P (2021-23 Batch)