The name Namakkal derives from Namagiri, which is the Name of the single rock formation at the center of the town. The rock is enormous 65 metre of height and more than a km in circumstance. The fort over the rock was built by Thiru Ramachandra Naicker , a small king who ruled Namakkal during the reign of Thirumalai Nayak of Madurai in 17th century. The Rock Fort in Namakkal is a Special feature of the town. The Fort covers an area of One and half acres of flat surface and is accessible from ... Get Complete Information about Namakkal District in Tamil Nadu. Namakkal District Complete Details like Area, Population, Weather, Important Phone Numbers, Email ids, Government and other helpline emergency numbers. Best Tourist Attractions and Natural Places to Visit in Namakkal District. Namakkal District Map with Cities, Towns and Villages. History And Geography Since the district of Namakkal forms a part of the Salem District, the historical background of Salem and Namakkal are same. After the struggle between the Cholas, Cheras and Pandiyas, the Hoysalas rose to power and had control over this district till the fourteenth Century followed by the kings of the Vijayanagar Empire till A.D. 1565. Then the Madurai Nayakas came to power in A.D. 1623. Two of the Polygons of Thirumalai Nayak called Ramachandra Nayaka and Gatti ... Category Link How to reach Click Here Tourist Places Click Here Events / Festivals Click Here Tourist Information Click Here
