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   The city is believed to be of significant antiquity and has been ruled, at different times, by the Pandyan Kingdom, Chola Empire, Madurai Sultanate, Vijayanagar Empire, Madurai Nayaks, Carnatic kingdom, and the British East India Company's British Raj.

2. www.lonelyplanet.com › india › tamil-naduMadurai travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia

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   • Meenakshi Amman Temple. The colourful abode of the triple-breasted warrior goddess Meenakshi (‘fish-eyed’ – an epithet for perfect eyes in classical Tamil poetry) is generally…
   • Gandhi Memorial Museum. Housed in a 17th-century Nayak queen's palace, this impressive museum contains a moving, comprehensive account of Gandhi's life and India’s struggle for…
   • Tirumalai Nayak Palace. What Madurai's Meenakshi Amman Temple is to Nayak religious architecture, Tirumalai Nayak's crumbling palace is to the secular.
   • Pudhu Mandapa. This 16th-century pillared hall stands outside the Meenakshi Amman Temple, opposite the eastern gopuram. It's crammed with colourful textile and crafts…

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4. www.britannica.com › place › MaduraiMadurai | History, Tourism, & Map | Britannica

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   5 days ago · Madurai, city, south-central Tamil Nadu state, southern India. It is located on the Vaigai River, about 30 miles (48 km) southeast of Dindigul. Madurai is the third most populous, and probably the oldest, city in the state.

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   Things to Do in Madurai, India: See Tripadvisor's 39,734 traveller reviews and photos of Madurai tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Madurai. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Where is Madurai located?

   • The city of Madurai lies on the flat and fertile plain of the river Vaigai, which runs in the northwest–southeast direction through the city, dividing it into two almost equal halves. The Sirumalai and Nagamalai hills lie to the north and west of Madurai.

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   Why is Madurai a popular tourist destination in Tamil Nadu?

   • Madurai is the third-largest city in Tamil Nadu and one of the state's top tourist destinations. Its history can be traced as far back as the fourth century BC when Greek ethnographer Megasthenes visited and wrote about it. The city's role in the spice trade with the Mediterranean led it to have cosmopolitan connections and a cultured lifestyle.

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   What is Madurai known for?

   • Carved figures on a tower gate of the Meenakshi Amman (Minakshi-Sundareshwara) Temple, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. In the early years ce, Madurai was well known for its Tamil sangam (literary society), and a new sangam was established in 1901. The city is home to Madurai Kamaraj University (founded 1966) as well as to medical and law colleges.

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   What is the history of Madurai?

   • Madurai is the third most populous, and probably the oldest, city in the state. The ancient history of the region is associated with the Pandya kings, and Madurai was the site of the Pandya capital (4th–11th century ce ). Later it was conquered by Chola, Vijayanagar, Muslim, Maratha, and British rulers.

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7. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g297677Places to Visit in Madurai - Tripadvisor

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   Madurai is a temple city where you can visit on pilgrimage. Apart form that you can enjoy the food especially the non-vegetarian that is of true taste of Tamil authenticity. Temperature is quite hot even on winter days. Three days can be spent going around Madurai and explore the beauty of the city.

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8. www.tripsavvy.com › madurai-attractions-and-placesTop Things to Do in Madurai - TripSavvy

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   Sep 30, 2021 · 11 Top Things to Do in Madurai. Madurai is the third-largest city in Tamil Nadu and one of the state's top tourist destinations. Its history can be traced as far back as the fourth century BC when Greek ethnographer Megasthenes visited and wrote about it.

9. www.spendlifetraveling.com › travel-to-maduraiTravel to Madurai, India: What to See & Do in This Ancient City

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   Oct 13, 2023 · Madurai is an energetic, ancient city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city’s skyline is dominated by the 14 impressive and colorful gateway towers of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, which is a major pilgrimage site, attracting visitors from all over India and beyond.