History
Nilakottai ''palayam'' was one of 26 palayams in Dindigul province. Its founder, Kulappa Nayajar, came from Vijayanagaram in 1366 A.D. before the period of Vishwanatha Nayak.Kulappa Nayak
Nilakottai consists mainly of arable lands. As a reward for helping repel an invasion, Makkala Nayaka of the Kambala caste was rewarded by the emperor of Vijayanagar with the land west of Madura. In these lands, he built a mud fort Nilakkottai in 1366 A.D with permission from lord vishnu Devaraya Raya. Makkala ruled this fort for 12 years until he was succeeded by his son, Kulappa Nayaka. Both Kulappa Nayaka and Pandya King Chandra Sekara of Madura were deposed by a Chola Prince named Veera Sekara Chozha. Both defeated rulers appealed to Krishna Deva Raya for help and The Krishna Deva Raya sent Kotikam Nagama Nayakar to aid them. Nagama Nayakkar defeated the Chola ruler and took Madurai, but suddenly withdrew his allegiance and declined to help the Pandya king, usurping the throne. The Vijaya Nagar emperor demanded reprisal. Nayakkar's son, Vishwanaha, volunteered. He overthrew his father and handed him over to the emperor. As a reward for his loyalty, the emperor appointed Viswanha as the governor of Madurai. During Vishwanatha Nayakkar's rule, Tamil Nadu Kulappa Nayakkar aided him in numerous conflicts. When Pandiya assaulted Madurai country, Kulappa Nayakkar ended their revolt. After Vishwanatha Nayakkar, Madurai was ruled by Krishappa Nayakkar (1554–1572).Under British rules
Droughts prevented agricultural success in Nilakotttai, so Kulappa Nayakar was unable to pay his tribute to the British government. The conflict came to a head in 1797 when, after sending his family to Dobinayanakanur, the Polegar gathered forces in Kallarnadu, joined the revolt, and tried unsuccessfully to expel the British garrison from his fort. .Geography
Nilakkottai is located at . It has an average elevation of 320 metres (1049 feet).Demographics
IndiaEconomy
Nilakottai is famous for its flower markets, which export to all parts of India and overseas. Madurai region's jasmine is famous because of Nilakottai. Nilakottai was in Madurai district but later joined the Dindugal district. Nilakottai is also famous for its brass vessels and goldsmiths. There is an industrial estate established by SIPCOT, which features manufacturing and assembling units such as Fenner (India) limited, Dharani Rubber private limited, Amway, and TAFE Tractor Company. International Agricultural Processing Private Limited (IAP), a leading vegetables processing company focussed on 100% exports, is located in Musavanuthu village, Nilakottai https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3f74909ace68e51891440e4da0b65a70c/uploads/2018/05/2018052936.pdfGovernment
Nilakottai assembly constituency (Reserved) is part ofEducation
Public and private schools
* Damien Public School, Tamil Nadu * Royal Nursery & Primary school * Karunai Dhan Nps, Nilakottai Primary School * St. Joseph's Primary School, Batlagundu * HNUPR Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai * Kumarappa Chettiar Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School Nilakottai * Diraviam Government Girls Higher Secondary School Kamalapuram * HNUPR Girls Higher Secondary School Nilakottai * R. C. Higher Secondary School Michealpalayam * R. C. Higher Secondary School Silukkuvarpatti * Jeya Matriculation School, Bangalpatty * Nadar High School, Nilakottai * Nadar Middle School, Nilakottai, Tamil Nadu * St. Josephs Middle School SilukkuvarpattiHigher education
* Government Arts College For Women, Nilakottai (Affiliated to Mother Teresa Women's University, Kodaikanal) * Sri Soorya Group of Institutions KulathupattyHospitals
* Government Hospital * ESI Dispensary * Muthu multi-specialty hospital * Valarmathi Clini * Jaishree Clinic * Baagyalakshmi Hospital * Selvaraj Hospital * Sri Palaniyappa Hospital * D34 Dental HospitalReferences
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