Thursday 28 June 2012

VANDAVASI

VANDAVASI- வந்தவாசி
Vandavasi was the scene of a decisive battle in the 18th-century war between FRANCE and the UNITED KINGDOM for the control of SOUTH ASIA. The BATTEL OF WANDIWASH was a watershed in Indian history as it cemented British supremacy in South Asia. On January 22, 1760, a British force led by EYRE COOTE defeated a French force led by General LALLY.
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictTiruvanamalai
Elevation74 m (243 ft)
Population (2001)
 • Total52,612
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneIST (UTC+5:30)
PIN604408