An agricultural school in Madras became agricultural university
- The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University traces its origin to an agricultural school, which was established at Saidapet in Madras in 1868 and then shifted to Coimbatore.
- In 1920, it was affiliated to the University of Madras.
- It became the region’s pioneering centre for agricultural education and research.
A dam across Bhavani River in Erode
- Bhavanisagar Dam, also known as the Lower Bhavani Dam, is in Erode district.
- Built across Bhavani River, it was one of the major irrigation projects to be executed in the State after Independence.
- It was completed in 1955.
- Its catchments include Upper Bhavani, Avalanche, Kundha, and other parts of the Western Ghats.
Travancore forces defeated Dutch East India Company in 1741
- The Battle of Colachel was fought in 1741 at Colachel in Kanniyakumari district.
- Travancore forces, under King Marthanda Varma, decisively defeated the Dutch East India Company.
- The battle marked one of the earliest instances of an Asian power triumphing over a European naval force.
