![]() History of Salem district The third century BC marks the arrival of Jainism and Buddhism in the district of Salem. Around the beginning of the Christian era, the existence of an economically and culturally advanced society in the Salem district two thousand years ago is evident from the discovery of silver coins of the Roman Emperor Tiberices Claudices Nero in Koneripatti of Salem in the year 1987. The rule of the Pandiyan dynasty over Salem district starts in the second century A.D. The fourth century A.D. witnessed the rise of the Pallava dynasty in the district of Salem and in the sixth century the rise of the Saivite principle was witnessed. The tenth century marks the rise of the Chola dynasty in this district and in the twelfth century the Hoysala Empire ruled over Salem. In the fourteenth century the district of Salem went under the rule of the Vijayanagar Empire. The fifteenth and the sixteenth century saw the rule of the Chalukyas and the Madurai Nayaks over the district of Salem respectively. The eighteenth century saw the rue of Hyder Ali and then his son Tipu Sultan over Salem and in this century Salem slipped into the hands of the British East India Company until India became independent in the year 1947. Geography of Salem District The district of Salem is located between eleven degree and fourteen minutes and twelve degree and fifty three minutes to the North Latitude and between seventy seven degree and forty four minutes and seventy eight degree and fifty minutes to the East Longitude. The total area covered by this district of Tamil Nadu is five thousand two hundred and five square kilometres. The maximum temperature in this district rises up to 37.9 degree Celsius and the minimum temperature is 18.9 degree Celsius. The total area under cultivation in the Salem district is 250573 hectares and rice, millets, pulses, sugarcane, groundnuts, etc are some of the crops which are grown here. Tourism in Salem district ![]() Temples of Salem District Temples in the district of Salem in the state of Tamil Nadu in India are mainly known for their characteristic mariamman Goddesses and festivals. Several temples with imposing towers and intricate sculptures are found in the Salem district, constructed by indigenous rulers, centuries before the British era. Some of the well-known temples in this district are the Taramangalam Shivan temple, the Kottai Mariamman temple, the Sukavaneswarar temple, Parsanna Venkatesha Perumal, etc. The production of un-bleached sugar-vellam is one of the major cottage industries in the district of Salem. Another prominent cottage industry of this district is rope making. Both cotton and silk fabrics woven in the district of Salem find popular market throughout the state of Tamil Nadu. The district also possesses a large number of cinema theatres which is perhaps the largest in any district. |
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Salem District