Arcot, Historic town in Ranipet district, India
Arcot is a town in Ranipet district situated on the southern banks of the Palar River. It sits on a key trade route that connects Chennai with Bangalore and Salem through Tamil Nadu.
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb established the Nawabdom of Carnatic in 1692, naming Zulfiqar Ali Khan as the first Nawab and making this settlement his capital. The town became a major administrative center of the region during this era.
The Sri Vaikuntha Varadharaja Perumal Temple houses a distinctive stone carving of Lord Vishnu with Sri Devi and Bhumadevi from the Pallava period.
The Walajah Road railway station sits about 6 kilometers from the town center with regular connections to major destinations across Tamil Nadu. Local buses and taxis serve as convenient options for traveling between the station and the main areas of town.
The tomb of Sufi Saint Tipu Mastan Aulia stands within the town, a figure after whom the legendary ruler Tippu Sultan of Mysore took his name. This connection links the place to a prominent personality in South Indian history.
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