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Tranquebar and The Danish Connection in India

July 6, 2022Heather

Masilamani Nathar Temple was built in 1306 by the Pandya King Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan. It is considered unique in its architecture, as Chinese influences can be seen in the Tamil architectural design, possibly in an attempt to attract Chinese merchants who had been trading with India for centuries. Tranquebar, India

Tranquebar (Tharangampadi) is a village in Tamil Nadu with an intriguing intercultural history – it has been the home to two Danish East India Companies. From 1620-1845, Tranquebar hosted a Danish trading post due to an agreement between envoys of… Continue reading →

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