Cantonment Maidan

Sreeraj S 23 months ago

Also known as 'Peeranki maidanam'. Very big ground, situated near Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium and SN College Kollam.
It is a place of Historical importance.
Earlier, exhibitions, programmes cultural and sports events were conducted here.
Now Construction work is going on here. An indoor stadium is currently under construction along the road to the Stadium.

Tijoy M 21 months ago

Cantonment Maidan or Peeranki Maidan or Peeringee Maidan is a historical ground in the eastern portion of Old Quilon town, near S.N College, in Kerala, India.[1] It is closely associated with the social and political history of Kerala. It hosts the main exhibitions, party meetings and city's main cultural and sports events regularly.[citation needed] Vanitha Fest, Mango Fest, Kollam Bible Convention, Kerala Kaumudi Centenary Expo, various political party meets, Rallies, Cricket & Football Tournaments and other public functions are regularly taking place at Cantonment Maidan. Location
Kollam, Kerala, India
Coordinates
8.881625°N 76.599752°E
Founder
East India Company
Operated by
Kollam Municipal Corporation
Open
All year
Cantonment Maidan is situated at the east of old Quilon city. Two hundred years back, the maidan extended over a sizeable area of East Kollam. There were no railway connectivity in South Kerala then. Due to the importance of Kollam with public offices, Port and its trade importance, a British Garrison was stationed in Kollam - which was subsequently reduced to a native regiment, as a protective force for the then Maharaja of the erstwhile state of Travancore.
In 1809, the local militia and the Army of Travancore stationed around Kollam attacked the British Garrison at the Cantonment Maidan on the heels of Velu Thampi Dalawa.[6] The British force led by Col. Chalmers proved victorious in that six hours lasted war, that is known as Battle of Quilon. All the insurrectionist who participated in the war were court-martialled and got hanged at the maidan.

Yadukrishnan J 72 months ago

The Cantonment Maidan is a large area of land allocated to conduct events. The Maidan is located near to the National Highway and is accessible by road. The nearest bus stop is College Junction and AR Camp as the Maidan is located in middle of these bus stops. This place has a lot of parking space and is a good location to conduct events. Regularly events are conducted here.