Why is Palakkad called Palghat? #Kerala #Palghat #Palakkad
Palakkad, a city located in the southern Indian state of Kerala, is also commonly known as Palghat. The name “Palghat” is an anglicized version of the local name “Palakkad,” which was used during the British rule in India. The British often anglicized Indian place names to make them easier to pronounce and spell, following their phonetic understanding of the native terms. After India’s independence, many… Read More »Why is Palakkad called Palghat? #Kerala #Palghat #Palakkad