This is a relatively unknown part of Tamilnadu and not on the usual tourist circuit but a great place to explore for the intrepid traveler and an ideal place to unwind away from the crowds!Tranquebar was controlled by the British in 1801 due to the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, and restored to Denmark following the Kiel Peace in 1814. It was sold, along with the other Danish settlements in India, Serampore and the Nicobars, to Great Britain in 1845. Tranquebar was a busy port, but it lost its importance when the railway was opened to Nagapattinam.