Palanyankottai Medai Police Station - Preserving Heritage Through Time

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Palanyankottai, steeped in history, is believed to have been the site of a fortress dating back a millennium, originally held by the Pandyas. Over time, it passed into the hands of the Palyakars and later came under British control. The British repurposed the fort's structures for administrative functions. Notably, the Municipal siren, erected in 1948 and inaugurated by PS Subramania Pillai, still stands as a testament to that era.



The elevated structurehas long flights of steps on either side.During the British colonial period, a Police Station, known as the Medai Police Station, was established within the fortress. Though there are lock-ups as part of the police station here, the locals confuse them to be the prisons where Oomai Durai, Veera Pandiya Kattabomman's brother, was imprisoned. There is no truth to that. 



However, in more recent times, the Police Station was relocated to a new location, allowing for the comprehensive renovation of the entire fortress, including its precious heritage structures. This meticulous restoration work aimed to preserve the historical essence of the site.

The construction of the Medai Police Station itself dates back to 1891. Today, Palanyankottai proudly boasts a meticulously maintained heritage structure, which stands as a testament to its rich and storied past.

Happy travelling.





Location: Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627002, India

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