On the sea-coast, beyond Cochin, farther to the north are: _Badagare_, or _Vaypin_, a populous town belonging to the district of Cochin; _Nharica_, a town together with a church belonging to the Christians of St. Thomas[78]; _Palipuram_, where there is a Christian congregation; and _Aycotta_, a fortified town, with a very ancient harbour, where, according to tradition, St. Thomas once landed. Higher up the country, towards the east, lie _Paravur_, formerly a very large and considerable town, which was, however, reduced to ashes by the troops of Tippoo Sultan[79]; _Curiapalli_, the military magazine and arsenal of the king of Travancor; and _Verapole_, the residence of the apostolic vicar, where there is a seminary, a catechumen house, and a convent of barefooted Carmelites, who have the care of the missionary establishments on the coast of Malabar. This monastery was founded in the year 860 after the building of Collam, or, according to the usual mode of reckoning, in 1673. The palm-grove in which it is situated, is called _Tattàracèrri Paramba_, and was given to the Carmelites by the king of Cochin. A league farther towards the east lies _Edapalli_, called by the Europeans _Rapolim_. In this town there is a church, a mosque, and the palace of the king of the Brahmans, who is likewise their high-priest or pope. The district belonging to this sovereign may be about three leagues in circumference. This town, together with a few others, were given to him by the king of Travancor, out of respect for his high descent and sacerdotal dignity. Towards the north-west lies the old city of _Alangatta_, called by the Portuguese, very improperly, _Mangate_. It is subject to a king of its own, and contains the largest church belonging to the Christians on the coast of Malabar. On the north-east stands _Angamàli_, a very ancient city also, where there are three Christian congregations. It was formerly the residence of the bishop of the Christians of St. Thomas; but great part of it has been burnt or destroyed by the troops of Tippoo Sultan. _Ambalacòtta_, was formerly a populous town, where the Jesuits had a convent and seminary; but at present it is falling to ruin. _Maleatur_, is a celebrated church of the St. Thomas Christians, to which an immense multitude of people resort on Whitsunday. The following places also lie on the sea-coast: _Palur_, _Cettuva_, _Paniani_ or _Ponàni_, _Ciavacàda_, and _Tannur_. Higher up, towards the east, lie _Puttencera_, and _Vettiacòtta_, a fortress belonging to the king of Travancor, and erected to prevent an enemy from entering the country over the Gauts, on the side of _Maïssur_, a kingdom which at present is under the dominion of Tippoo Sultan.