Pulicat is a small fishing town located 55km north of Chennai that has a long history. It was an important seaport 2000 years ago when the Chola, Chera, and Pandya empires traded with Southeast Asia. Pulicat later became a major Dutch settlement on the Coromandel coast in the 16th-17th centuries. The Dutch established their headquarters and issued coins in Pulicat. While the Portuguese and British also had influence, Pulicat declined after the 18th century. Today it is known for its lake, bird sanctuary, beaches and potential as a UNESCO heritage site due to its rich multicultural history involving trade.

1. SANDHIYA MURUGESAN
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND
PLANNING,
ANNA UNIVERSITY

2. HISTORY OF PULICAT

3. PULICAT

4.  Pulicat ,Also Known As Pazhaverkaddu, is a small fishing town
situated 55km from the north of Chennai.
 Pulicat is almost a forgotten town having a long interesting history of
numerous invaders who took possession of Pulicat.
 Pulicat was one of the few important sea ports 2000 years ago.
 The Cholas, the Cheras and the Pandya empires traded with the
Malay Peninsula and Jakarta from the shores of Pulicat.
 Pulicat was a major settlement of the Dutch on the Coromandel
Coast.
 The history of Pulicat was not only limited to the Dutch colonialism
but also to the Arabs, Portuguese and British.

5. Period Rulers Of Pulicat
3rd CENTURY BCE To 3rd CE
CENTURY
Ancient Tamil Kingdoms
3rd To 10th CENTURY
The Pallava Period & First Arab
Settlement In The 9th Century
10th To 12th CENTURY The Chola Period
13th To 17th CENTURY Vijayanagara Empire & Arab Migrants
1502 To 1606
Vijayanagara Empire & Portuguese
Outpost
1606 To 1825
Dutch East India Company Trading
Centre And Vijayanagara Empire
1825 To 1947 British Rajput Outpost

6.  In 1605, the Dutch got trading rights in Masulipatnam.
 During that time, Pulicat was famous for its textiles. They
were exploited by the Dutch.
 They exchanged spices from Southeast Asia with cotton
textiles that was manufactured in Pulicat.
 Portuguese who was the first to reach Pulicat had attacked
the Dutch, when the Dutch had just started to establish
themselves in Pulicat during 1610.
 Later on, the Dutch defeated the Portuguese and took over
the control of Pulicat.

9.  In 1616, Pulicat became the headquarters of the Coromandal
coast.
 In 1620, the Dutch established a factory at Pulicat.
 They issued ‘ Pulicat Dutch Coins’ which was used for
trading.
 Pulicat remained as the headquarters of the Dutch till 1825.
 Then Pulicat town was captured by the British East India
Company.
 In 1806, Fort Geldria Was Destroyed.

15.  Pulicat doesn’t only have a historical importance
and rich culture. This scenic town also offers
aesthetic and beautiful scenery especially around
Pulicat Lake and Pulicat Bird Sanctuary.

16.  The second largest bird sanctuary in India.
 It is a home to numerous birds which includes Eros, Ergots,
Pelican etc especially during the months of October and March.

17. PULICAT SPOTTED PELICAN
PAINTED STORK

18. • Lighthouse is a historical monument at Pulicat, constructed In 1859.
• It was one of the largest Lighthouses during its time of construction
with 20 m height.

19. Pulicat Beaches Are Clean And Ideal For Water Sports Activities.

20. Second Largest Brackish Water Body In
India.

22.  Represent a masterpiece of human creative genius – USED AS A SEA PORT.
 Exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or
within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or
technology – TRADE.
 Be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or
technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s)
in human history - HISTORY OF NUMEROUS INVADERS TOOK
POSSESSION OF PULICAT.
 Be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or
sea-use which is representative of a culture or human interaction with the
environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of
irreversible change- SEA ROUTE TO EXCHANGE SPICES AND COTTON.
 Be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas,
or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal
significance – HEADQUARTERS OF DUTCH- ISSUED COINS FOR TRADE.

23.  Have you heard about the history of Pulicat, a seashore town?
 What came to your mind, when I asked about Pulicat?
 Did you know that during 15th /16th century, the Pulicat was the
largest port throughout the Coromandel coast of India?
 Did you know that the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English
fought to gain control over this town?
 Did you know that Pulicat was a part of the trade route through
which spices and cotton were exchanged?
 What do you think about nominating Pulicat as an Unesco
heritage site?

27.  Pulicat can be nominated as an Unesco World Heritage Site, as it
is having a strong history especially due to Numerous Invaders of
the south India. It also acts as an important sea trade route
allowing exchange of spices from SouthEast Asia and cotton
from Pulicat. It is also know for its Scenic Beauty of Pulicat Lake
and Pulicat Bird Sanctuary.
 From My Survey , I have concluded that most of the public don’t
Know about Pulicat and its interesting history.
 After explaining about the site to the people who wrote my
survey, they all agreed that this beautiful town should be noticed
and gets what it should deserve due to its notable features.

28. THANK YOU