Multiple choice general knowledge

Kozhikode was earlier known as _ _ _ _ _ _ ?

  1. Calicut

  2. Callipatti

  3. Callipatur

  4. Callipudur
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Explanation

Kozhikode in Kerala was historically known as Calicut, an important spice trade center mentioned in accounts of Marco Polo and Vasco da Gama. The name Calicut was anglicized during the Portuguese and British periods. The other options are invented.

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