Arcot and Ranipet

Arcot and Ranipet are two towns on opposite sides of the Palar River, in Northern Tamil Nadu.

Ranipet, also called Ranipettai, is mainly known for its industrial development, in particular leather. It's on the northern bank of the river Palar, opposite Arcot. Ranipet means "place of the queen". The town was founded in 1771 by Sadut-illa-khan and named in honour of the young widow of Desigh Raja of Gingee. She followed her husband to death by committing the ancient (and now banned) Indian tradition of "sati", suicide by setting herself on fire.

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The nearest railway station is Katpadi Junction in Vellore.

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