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The town is in Dindigul district, 420 km (260 mi) from Chennai and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Tiruchirappalli. Dindigul is located in the foothills of Sirumalai hills. The topography is plain and hilly, with the variation resulting in climatic changes.
Dindigul, which was under the rule of the famous Muslim Monarch, Tippusultan, has a glorious past. The historical Rock Fort of this district was constructed by the famous Naik King Muthukrishnappa Naicker.
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Dindigul District (6,266.64 km 2) is the largest district in Tamil Nadu by area. The district was carved out of Madurai District in 1985. It has an area of 6266.64 km 2 and comprises 3 revenue divisions, 10 taluks, and 14 panchayat unions.
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Dindigul is a renowned pilgrimage tourism destination. The Palani Temple dedicated to Lord Muruga is a world-famous centre of pilgrimage and one of the 6 most important Muruga temples in the planet. There are also various other temples that add to the attraction of Dindigul as a temple town.
About District. Dindigul district was carved out of the composite Madurai District on 15.9.1985 and the first District Collector was Thiru.M.Madhavan Nambiar, I.A.S. Dindigul District had the names of Dindigul Anna , Quaid-e-Milleth and Mannar Thirumalai.
