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Comprising
an area of 2126 sq. kilometers, Wayanad has a powerful
history. Historians are of the view that organised human
life existed in these parts, at least ten centuries before
Christ. Countless evidences about New Stone Age civilization
can be seen on the hills of Wayanad. The two caves of
Ampukuthimala located between Sultan Bathery and Ambalavayal, with pictures painted on their walls and
pictorial writings, speak volumes of the bygone era and
civilization.
Recorded
history of this district is available from the 18th
century. In ancient times, this land was ruled by Rajas of the
Veda tribe. In later days Wayanad came under the rule of the
Pazhassi Rajahs of Kottayam royal dynasty. When Hyder Ali became
the ruler of Mysore, he invaded Wayanad and brought it under his
sway.
"If you stand still and watch the world go by -
it will!"