The Malabar Coast is a name given to the southern part of the western coast of which country?
The Malabar Coast is the name applied to the southern part of India's western coast. The coast runs 845 kilometres (525 miles) from the south of Goa to Cape Comorin on India's southern tip.
The coast features several historic port cities, including Kozhikode, Cochin, and Quilon, that have been vital for trading with the rest of the world. Due to the westward-facing mountain slopes, the coast is the wettest region of southern India, featuring moisture-laden monsoon rains.
In the past, 'Malabar' was used to refer to the entire south-western section of India. The region formed part of the ancient Kingdom of Chera until the early 12th century. When the kingdom collapsed, the chieftains of the region proclaimed their independence.