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In the aftermath, the city's infrastructure was in ruins. To commemorate the tragedy, a memorial pillar was erected by Port
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The Great Fire of Cochin remains a significant historical event, highlighting the vulnerabilities of colonial urban centres and the dramatic consequences of such disasters. It was rumoured that the
British set fire to the ship in a desperate bid to discourage the local owner of the ship from getting
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The fire ravaged a large portion of the city, particularly affecting the
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British interests. In this context, Chandrabhanu, a 315-tonne vessel constructed by local shipbuilders, symbolised local enterprise. The British authorities had imposed a court order to restrain the ship's owner from using it, leading to the vessel being
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proved disastrous. Strong winds and currents drove the flaming ship towards the shore, causing the fire to spread rapidly among the nearby warehouses and buildings. These structures, predominantly made of wood with
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