VELLORE CITY Vellore, the Head- Quarters of Late North Arcot District and Current Vellore district situated in 12′ 35′ N and 79′ 9′ E, has a very interesting History of its own. A strategically located City, it is well connected by Rail and bus routes to major towns of the neighboring states like A.P. Karnataka and Kerala. The History of the city assumes a great significance and relevance, as we unfold the glorious past. It was under the sway of various dynasties and rulers, the prominent among them being the Pallavas, Cholas, Rashtrakuta dynasty of Malkhed, Sambuvarayar, the rulers of Vijayanagara,Nawabs of the carnatic and the British. The Monuments found in the district give a vivid picture of the City through the ages. In the 18 th Century Velloqqwas the scene of some of the decisive b
