Salem And Beyond A Nature Trail Through North Tamil Nadu

Modern Salem, an important commercial centre of Tamil Nadu, is known for its mango orchards, cassava processing, spinning mills and steel plant. But being on the crossroads of commerce is nothing new for the town. According to records, the Chera dynasty who ruled here had trade links with the Roman Empire before the Common Era (CE). Ruled by various dynasties until passing into the hands of the British, the town has little to showcase its glorious past. The Thirumanimuthar River splits the modern town into two, with the Fort area considered the older part of the town.