Ambur (āmbūr)

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Aamboor ஆம்பூர்
Ambur's name is derived from Amai ie. water creature tortoise.Once there might had lived plenty of tortoise so this place was called as Amaiyur.Its oldest inscription bearing Pallava Nrupathunga record was lying buried.Buried news was told when a search was taken about 15 years. In Ambur a Naganatha temple is located. A Jain Tirthankara stome is lying in the town.In 1749 AD a battle was taken place between the allies of Hyderabad Nizam in which Santha Sahib took part and Muhammad Ali.In the end the aged king Muhammad Ali died.-M.gandhi.Ambur is a town known for its leather workers. It manufactures high-end shoes for export around the world.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambur
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Coordinates:   12°47'7"N   78°42'59"E

Comments

  • Assalamualikum as Hi to everybody, Ambur is a peaceful place and greenish around Ambur. At first it's famous for Leather and Secondary for Biriyani. If you would like to purchase any leather goods with a best quality and with a decent prize visit Ambur. It has beautiful Masjid like JAMMIA MASJID, NOORULLAHPET MASJID CHOTI MASJID etc... A many export super companies like Farida, NM Zackriah, Shafeeque Shameel & Co, NM Farooque, Essar etc...
  • thank u very useful info. but .i have read in a book .this name is derived from aaNmayur that means courageus man. I had visited this place many times .there is a place called hanumar paadham is few km.east side of rly. station..
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