Kadalundi, Chaliyam

As per a peace agreement between Portuguese Viceroy Junho de Acunha and the Samutiri of Kozhikode, a Portuguese fort was constructed at Chaliyam in 1531 AD. The Fort Chaliyam was eventually besieged, captured and destroyed by the Kozhikode forces in 1571. A certain Portuguese officer called Attaide was in charge of the fort at this time

 Jankar Service, Chaliyam Estuary, lighthouse and scenic beauty attract many to Chaliyam. Chaliyam is also known for the presence of Mappila Khalasis, who are known for their ability to draw and push heavy and gigantic vessels without the use of any machines, and for Uru or Dhow (traditional wooden vessels manually crafted for transporting goods and passengers). Chaliyam has a special place in the naval history of the country as it was where the naval forces of the Portuguese were crushed by the Marakkars of Calicut. The title of ‘Marakkar’ was bestowed upon Muhammed Kunjali, the first Kunjali Marakkar, by the Zamorin king of Calicut when Kunjali took up the naval defence of the kingdom against the Portuguese. Marakkar was a trader and naval commander of the kingdom. Afterwards, the sons of Muhammed Kunjali continued their position and retained the title. It was Kunjali Marakkar II who crushed the Portuguese forces at Chaliyam and demolished their fort, which forced the Portuguese to leave Calicut and settle in Kochi. Kadalundi is famous for the arrival of migratory birds and Chaliyam and Kadalundi regions are known for their serene environment.
8.Kakkadampoyil is in Malappuram district
Kadalundi Bird sanctuary is also situated in Malappuram district