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During British Rule in India Kannur was known by its Portuguese name of Cannanore which is still in fairly common usage. This is the largest city of north Malabar. Kannur is a city and a municipalityin Kannur district in state of kerala. The major business establishments government offices shopping centres hotels and showrooms are located in Kannur town. Kannur City is the old town just a few kilometres from Kannur town and is different from Kannur town. Both Kannur town and Kannur City fall under the Kannur Municipal Council. Kannur City was the ancient capital of the Arakkal kingdom.
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