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Ponnani has a population which is a blend of almost equal percentage of Hindus and Muslims and has set an example for tolerant and peaceful religious co-existence its history. Malik Ibnu Dinar, the legendary first Islamic missionary who came to Kerala, is believed to have visited Ponnani.
William Logan, the famous historian-turned-civil administrator, records in his Malabar Manual about the Ponnani Juma’ Masjid built in 925 Hijra. Ponnani is considered as the second capital of Kingdom of Calicut during the reign of Zamorins and was the headquarters of Kunhali Marakkars, the famous naval army chiefs of Calicut
How the Name :
According to some historical records, Ponnani's history dates back to 2000 years. There are differences of opinion regarding the evolution of the name 'Ponnani'.
Legend has it that the Ponnana (meaning a type of elephant in Malayalam) was auctioned in the Brahmin temples here and thus came to be known as Ponnani. Yet another legend says that a king called ‘Ponnan' ruled the land and was thereafter called Ponnani.
Historical records rather point to another truth. The use of Gold coins ('Ponn - nanayam' in Malayalam) . This represents the wealth that was brought in by the trade relations with the Arabs and Europeans.
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