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Salem is a major city in Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. It matters as an important industrial and commercial center in the region, known particularly for its steel production and textile industries.
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Place details
- Locality
- Salem
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Country
- India
- Population
- 917,414
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- சேலம்
- Population
- 693236
- Area
- 102
- Elevation
- 278
- Official website
- www.salemcorporation.com
- Image
- Salem Seelanaickenpati.jpg
- Dialing code
- 427
- Licence plate code
- TN-54
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- Commons category
- Salem, Tamil Nadu
- postal code
- 636001
- native label
- சேலம்
- P8168
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- P12749
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Salem ( pronounced [seːlam] ) is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu River and surrounded by the Eastern Ghats. It is the fifth largest city in the state as per the 2011 census. It is the administrative capital of Salem District and is administered by the Salem Municipal Corporation which was established in 1994.
The history of the region dates back to the Sangam period (1st–4th centuries CE), when it was part of the Chera Empire. It was engaged in trade with the Roman Empire, evidenced by Roman coins, dating back to the era, found in archeological excavations in the region. The region was ruled by various successive dynasties including the Pandyas, Pallavas, Cholas, and Hoysalas. In the 14th century, it became part of the Vijayanagara Empire, and later ruled by the Madurai Nayaks. During the period, the governance was under the control of local chieftains known as Poligars.