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Thursday 6 April 2023

information of RAJASTHAN state

What comes to our mind when we talk about Rajasthan? Beautiful palaces, majestic camel rides and fascinating heritage. The ancient architecture definitely makes Rajasthan royal. So let's know about this prosperous Rajasthan today.

                                                             History of  Rajasthan 

State Name : Rajasthan

Capital of Rajasthan : Jaipur

Statehood : 30 March 1949

Major languages of the state :  Rajasthani

                                                  Hindi 

                                                  English

                                                  Sindhi 

                                                  Marwari 

                                                 Sanskrit language 

                                                 Urdu 

                                                 Punjabi 

                                                 Gujarati 


In terms of area, the state's place in the country (Areawise State Rank in India)  : first place (1st)

In terms of population, the state's place in the country : seventh (7th)

The total population of the state (Population of Rajasthan) : 6,85,48,437 (according to the 2011 census)

Literacy Rate of State :  69.70 percent (%)

State Animal of Rajasthan  :  Camel and Chinkara deer

Major bird (State Bird of Rajasthan) : Great Indian Bustard / Godwan

The main tree of the state :  Khejri / Gaaf tree

Main flower (State Flower of Rajasthan) : Rohida flower

State game of Rajasthan : Basketball

The main fruits of the state (State Fruit of Rajasthan) :  date, blackberry

Folk Dance of Rajasthan :  Ghoomar

Total number of districts under the state (Jile of Rajasthan) : 33 (Thirty Three)

Total number of tehsil : 244 (as per 2011 census)

Total number of rural departments under the state (Villages in State) :  44,795

 The largest district of the state : jaisalmer 

The total number of Nagar Parishads present in Rajasthan : 34 (Thirty Four)

The total number of Gram Panchayats present in Rajasthan (Total Panchayat in Rajasthan) :9177

State Code of Rajasthan : 8 (Eight) 

Rajasthan is a state situated in the north-west of India. The major tourist attractions in the state are the vast Thar Desert and the world's oldest monument range, the Aravalli. The Rajputana heritage seen in the temples, forts and palaces here was established by Rajput kings like Bappa Rawal, Rana Kumbha, Rana Sanga and Rana Pratap. The history of this state is 5000 years old.

The history of Rajasthan can be divided into three parts – ancient, medieval and modern. Ancient period, till 1200 AD: Rajput dynasty originated and from 700 AD onwards they started living in various parts of Rajasthan. Earlier, Rajasthan had been a part of many republics. It had also been a part of the Maurya Empire.

The main republics that occupied this region included Malwa, Arjunya, Yodhya, Kushan, Saka Satrapa, Gupta and Hans. The dominance of the Rajputs in Indian history was seen during the eighth and twelfth centuries AD. The Pratiharas ruled most of Rajasthan and northern India from 750 to 1000 AD.

Between 1000 and 1200 AD, Rajasthan had to struggle between the Chalukyas, the Paramaras and the Chauhans.

Medieval Period, 1201–170 :In 1200 AD, some part of Rajasthan came under the control of Muslim rulers. The central places of his power included Nagaur and Ajmer. Ran Thambore was also under the suzerainty. In the early 13th century AD, the most important and powerful state of Rajasthan was Mewar.


Modern Times, 1707–1947:Before the occupation of the Mughal emperor, Rajasthan was never politically bound in the thread of unity. Mughal Emperor Akbar built a unified Siddha in Rajasthan. After 1707, Mughal powers started decreasing and their influence also started decreasing.

With the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Maratha Empire set its sights on Rajasthan. In 1755 he captured Ajmer. This was followed by an attack by the Pindaris in the early 19th century.

Rajasthan language :Rajasthani is the most spoken and official language of the state. Also people use Hindi, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Sanskrit and Gujarati languages.

List of Districts of Rajasthan State – 

Here we will learn about the total 33 districts present in the Indian state of Rajasthan, which we have classified according to the list given below. In terms of area, Rajasthan seems to be leading in the country, whose large area is spread in the form of desert. Still, there is no shortage in the beauty of this state, we will look at some such districts, such as –

  • Ajmer
  •   Alwar
  •   Barmer
  • Banswara
  •   Baran
  •   Bikaner
  •   Bhilwara
  •   Bharatpur
  •   Boondi
  •   Chittorgarh
  •   Churu
  • Dausa
  •   Dungarpur
  •   Dholpur
  • Hanumangarh
  •   Jalore
  •   Jaipur
  • Jaisalmer
  •   jhalwar
  •   Jodhpur
  • jhunjhunu
  •   Karauli
  •   quota
  • Pratapgarh
  •   Pali
  •   Nagaur
  •   Sawai madhopur
  •   Rajsamand
  • Sirohi
  •   Sikar
  •   Tonk
  •   Shri Ganga Nagar
  •   Udaipur

Culture and tradition of Rajasthan state –

Since ancient times, the Indian state of Rajasthan has got a cultural, historical and artistic heritage, in which the wonderful glorious history of the great kings here has established its own distinct identity on the country and the world. A wonderful confluence of Marwari, Sindhi, Rajput, Gujarati, Banjara lifestyle is seen in the state of Rajasthan, in which people of Gurjar and Banjara community have also been living here for many years.

In the state, you have a prominent domicile of people of Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Sikh, Christian etc., due to which the festivals related to all these religions are celebrated in the state throughout the year. Archaeological remains related to the ancient Indian Indus Civilization have also been found here at a place called Kalibangan, which clearly shows that a prosperous lifestyle was present in ancient Rajasthan.

Rajasthani language is most widely used in the state, apart from this Sindhi, Gujarati, Marwari, Urdu, English etc. languages are also used. The kings of Rana Sanga, Prithviraj Chauhan, Maharana Pratap, Gurjar, Pratihar dynasty have invaluable contribution in making the state of Rajasthan prosperous, basically Rajput, Gurjar, Marwari, Sindhi etc. people are associated with Rajasthan, strong proofs are obtained from historical documents Is.

People of Shaiva, Vaishnava, Shakta, Nath sect present in Hindu religion have been present under the state since time immemorial, apart from this famous saint of Muslim religion Moinuddin Chishti also had domicile in Rajasthan whose famous dargah named Ajmer Sharif is present in Ajmer city.

Rajasthani art is greatly appreciated in the country and the world, which includes woodwork, marble stone work, painting, sandwork, handicraft, etc. The state sees more influence of Banjara, Gurjar, Rajput civilizations and beliefs, In which, in the present lifestyle, you get to see the fascinating vision of the amalgamation of modernity and traditional Indian culture.

'Ghoomar' dance is the traditional dance form of the state, with this the state has been named Rajasthan after the name of the king's place, you can get a glimpse of it in the form of beautiful palaces, forts, gardens, ponds etc. present in the state. Is.

art culture of rajasthan :In the history of ancient and medieval India, you get to see inventions of various architecture and painting, out of which the construction of the beautiful Taj Mahal in Agra city is also related to the workmanship of Rajasthan.

The marble used in the construction of the Taj Mahal was brought in large quantities from Rajasthan, along with this the number of artisans here was also more in making this grand structure.

Rajasthan is the only state in India where artisans are present in almost all fields, including building construction, stone carving, painting, wood carving, iron industry materials, monument construction, cloth handicraft. and design covers construction, weaving, spinning, sand art, plaster and paris to interior design.

Historical forts, palaces, buildings, urban constructions, ponds, religious places, craft architectures present in the state, everywhere you see unmatched workmanship, because of this, the tourism of this state has increased in a big way for the past several decades. Where annually lakhs of people from country and abroad come to visit.

Dance and Music of Rajasthan –

As ancient as Indian civilization and culture is, we get to see as much diversity in different states within the country, and each state is preserving its own distinct and distinctive art culture. The music and dance of the state of Rajasthan is very attractive and attractive, on which more influence of civilization and beliefs of the native people is seen.

Along with classical music, there is more prevalence of Panihari, Banjara Geet, Bhajan Geet, Kirtan Sumiran Geet, Folk Geet, Thumri, Dadra, Kajri, Sufi Sangeet, Borgeet, Shyam Sangeet etc. in which the Bikaneri Gharana is famous. .

Classical music called Mehla is preferred in the royal palaces here since ancient times and it has been expanded on a large scale within the state, the music of Rajasthan is the most unique and pleasing to listen to, in which it is as if the peacock himself is dancing on this dance during the rainy season. Yes, there is a feeling of dancing of the mind.

Talking about the dance here, Ghoomar dance is the famous traditional dance form here, besides Kalbelia, Dandiya, Chari, Chang, Ger, Panihari, Gindad, Bamarsia, Teratali, Bhavai, Kutchi mare drum dance, Ghudla dance, puppet, Lur etc. The dance form also features prominently.

Food type of Rajasthan –

Like the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, the food type of the Rajasthan state is also considered very tasty and delicious, in which you get to see a lot of dishes. You will usually find at least four to five dishes in Marra's food here, in which Rajasthani food is incomplete without buttermilk.

We are giving below the details of some such major vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, after reading which probably your mouth will start watering. Dishes included in these are like –

  • Gatte
  •   Onion Pie
  •   fondant
  •   Mohan Maas
  •   Chilli Bada
  •   Mawa Shortbread
  •   red meat
  •   Mohan Thal
  •   Dal Baati Churma
  •   jaljeera
  •   Kadhi
  • Masala Buttermilk
  • Ghevar
  •   millet raab
  •   Moong Dal Halwa
  •   Kachri, tamarind, tomato, garlic mixture chutney
  •   Malpua
  • Millet Bread with Garlic Chutney
  •   Balushahi
  •   Churma Ladoo
  •   Boondi Raita
  •   Ker Sangri
  • Mango Lungi
  • almond pudding
  •   Gujia
  • Methi Bajra Puri
  • Kalmi Vada
  • Milk pull (rabdi-like dish)

Major costumes of the people of Rajasthan –

The costumes of the people of Rajasthan are very colorful, in which the traditional costumes of the women here are mainly of this type, which includes Ghagra, Choli, Odhani etc.

Apart from this, the trend of wearing saree is also commonly seen among the women here, along with beautiful clothes, various traditional ornaments are also worn by the women of Banjara community, including necklace, magic set, Aad, Ranihar, Kanbali, Nathani, Bajubandh, rakhri (demand hinge), tagdi (chain worn on the navel), anklets, bichuwa, bangles etc. are worn.

Talking about men's clothing, the trend of wearing dhoti and tunic or kurta and pajama is found prominently in it, apart from this wearing turban on the head is common here, meaning wearing turban in Rajasthani men is a sign of respect and tradition. There is a symbol.

The trend of wearing earrings in the ears of the men here is more, it is believed that this is the special identity of the men of this state. Nowadays, in this era of modernity, the trend of wearing shirt, T-shirt with plain pants and jeans pants is also prevalent in urban departments. Mostly happened.

Major rivers flowing under the state of Rajasthan –

As the largest state in the country, some major rivers flow in Rajasthan, which may have difference in length, but due to these there have been a lot of changes in agriculture, other business and physical activities in the state, and these rivers have played an important role in the development of the state. The contribution of has proved to be a mill stone. Here we will look at some such rivers, which include rivers such as –

  • Sabarmati
  • banas
  • Looney
  • Kali Sindh
  •   Ghaggar
  •   lover
  •   Banganga
  •   Jawai
  • Chambal
  •   Sukri
  • closet
  •   Kalsil
  •   Western Banas
  •   parbati
  • Katli
  •   captive
  •   lady
  •   Gomti
  •   table
  •   Khari
  •   diet
  •   Serious
  •   speaker
  •   Dravyavati
  •   harness

Here we will introduce you to those well-known people who originally come from the state of Rajasthan, perhaps you must have read about them or seen them somewhere, but you would not know their birthplace. Through this information, you will come to know that who is the personality who is from Rajasthan, whose details are as follows, such as –

  • famous singer jagjit singh
  • saint poetess mirabai
  •   Shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
  •   famous late actor irfan khan
  •   Maharana Pratap, the great king and protector of Mewar
  •   Rani Jodhabai
  •   queen padmavati
  • Plate thrower Krishna Punia
  •   classical music artist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
  •   Great Ruler Rana Sanga
  •   Professional Jamanlal Bajaj
  • steel industry businessman Lakshmi Mittal
  •   Professional Motilal Oswal
  •   Information Technology Specialist DP Sharma
  •   famous singer ila arun
  •   famous ghazal singer mehdi hassan
  •   Filmmaker Tarachand Barjatya
  •   Lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri
  • film artist asrani
  •   Actress Sakshi Tanwar
  •   Raj Singh Dungarpur, former chairman of the Board of Control for Cricket in India
  •   Indian freedom fighter Hanuman Prasad Poddar
  •   Chanda Kochhar, former chairperson of ICICI Bank
  • Former Indian Vice President Bhairav Singh Shekhawat
  • Former cricketer Salim Durrani
Famous tourist places of Rajasthan state –
In terms of tourism in India, the state of Rajasthan is considered to be one of the main states, in whose sources of annual income, the profit from tourism is very high. The main reason for this is the beautiful architecture, buildings, palaces and natural beautiful places here, we are giving below the details of some such important places, in which the places included are as follows –

  • Hawa Mahal
  • City Palace Jaipur
  • Jal Mahal
  • Fateh Sagar Lake
  • Chittorgarh Fort
  •   Amber Palace
  • Mehrangarh Museum and Trust
  • City Palace Udaipur
  •   Pichola Lake
  •   Jantar Mantar
  •   Umaid Bhawan Palace
  •   Kumbhalgarh Fort
  •   Jaisalmer Fort
  •   Nahargarh Fort
  • Jaigarh Fort
  •   Rambagh Palace
  •   Jaswant Thada
  • Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace
  •   Ranthambore Fort
  •   Albert Hall Museum
  •   Junagarh Fort
  •   Pushkar Lake
  •   turn of friends
  •   Gadisar Lake
  •   Desert National Park
  •   Anasagar Lake
  •   Victory Pillar Chittorgarh
  •   Guru Shikhar
  •   Dhebar Lake
  •   Achalgarh Fort
  •   clock tower
  •   Man Sagar Lake
  •   mount abu
  • Mandore Garden
  • Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
  • Khimsar Fort

Holy religious places present in the state of Rajasthan –
The way the state of Rajasthan is famous for tourist places, similarly some of the holy religious places here are crowded by devotees throughout the year, which have been developed as religious and tourist places.

In most of the religious places, you will find wonderful art style here, along with their spiritual specialty and beauty are equally important. The details of some such religious places are as follows –

  • Karni Mata Temple
  • Ajmer Sharif Dargah
  • Dilwara Jain Temple
  • Salasar Balaji Hanuman Temple
  •   Brahma Temple – Pushkar
  • Khatu Shyam Temple
  •   Osian Mata Mandir
  •   Shri Ranisati Dham Temple
  • Laxman Temple
  •   Savitri Mata Temple
  •   Sahastrabahu Temple
  • Tanot Mata Temple
  •   Jagdish Temple
  •   Rankapur Jain Temple
  •   Galta ji
  •   Shrinathji Temple
  •   Birla Mandir
  • Trinetra Ganesh Temple
  •   Digambar Jain Temple
  •   two and a half day hut
  •   Seth Bhandsar Jain Temple
  •   Bisal Dev Temple
  •   Bohra Ganesh Ji Temple
  •   Goddess of Carving Gomti Dham
  • Jagat Shiromani Temple
  •   Tarakeshwar Nath Temple

Major Festivals of Rajasthan –
The state of Rajasthan is very developed from the cultural, historical and traditional point of view, where various festivals are celebrated throughout the year. The lifestyle of the state seems to be very happy and many colors of happiness are scattered, in which the festivals here play an important role. Here we will look at some such major festivals like –

Pushkar Camel Festival (This festival is a special attraction of the state, where a camel fair is organized and camels are bought and sold through this)

  •   Jaipur Literature Festival
  • International Kite Flying Festival
  • elephant fair
  • bridge holly
  • Urs Festival (This festival is celebrated in Ajmer Sharif, the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.)
  •   Kolayat Mela (This festival is celebrated in the memory of Kapil Muni.)
  •   Traditional festival of Rajasthan to be organized at international level
  • Mewar Festival
  •   fish festival
  •   desert festival
  •   Nagaur Cattle Fair
  •   Baneshwar Festival (major festival of the tribes of the state)
  •   Ramdevra Festival
  • horse worship
  •   gangaur festival
  • Kabir Yatra Festival
  •   Kota Adventure Festival
  •   Bundi Festival
  • mahashivratri
  •   Teej
  •   Kumbhalgarh Festival
  •   Chandrabhaga Festival
  • Diwali
  • Gogaji
  • Holi
  • Sri Devnarayan Jayanti
  • Janmashtami
  • Historical places present in the state of Rajasthan –
  • Ranthambore Fort
  •   Musi Maharani's canopy
  • Jaipur City Palace
  •   Junagarh Fort
  • Gagron Fort
  •   Abhaneri Historical Site
  •   Kalibangan
  • Chand Baori Step Wall
  •   Khetri Mahal
  •   victory column
  •   ancient museum
  •   step well

Major Education Institute / University of Rajasthan State –
  • NIMS University – Jaipur (NIMS University)
  • University of Rajasthan
  •   Jaipur National University
  •   Banasthali University
  •   Manipal University
  • Rajasthan Technical University
  •   National Law University
  •   Vivekananda Global University
  •   Singhania University
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia University
  • Purnima University
  • Mewar University
  •   Jyoti Vidyapeeth Women's University
  •   Maharaja Ganga Singh University
  • Jai Naren Vyas University
  • Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
  •   Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule University
  •   Central University of Rajasthan
  •   Rajasthan University of Health Science
  •   Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur (IIT Jodhpur)
  • Tantia University
  •   Vardhman Mahaveer Open Education University
  • Swami Kesavanand Rajasthan Agricultural University
  •   Sunrise University
  •   Sridhar University – Pilani

Wednesday 5 April 2023

information about JAMMU KASHMIR state

             The state of Jammu and Kashmir is one of the most beautiful and controversial state of India which remains in the news every day. Pakistan (POK) is located in the northern part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, while China claims its axis on its axis. However, India considers these occupations illegal, due to which the state of Jammu and Kashmir always remains in the circle of controversies. It is said that if there is a heaven on earth then it is in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The state of Jammu and Kashmir is called heaven on earth because of its beauty and natural charm.

             Tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir will find beautiful splendor, attractive snow-capped mountains, wild life, historical monuments, beautiful carvings and scenic temples here. At the same time, you can also be a part of trekking, river rafting, waterfalls and adventure activities.

              The history of the state of Jammu and Kashmir dates back to 2900 BC. The kingdom is believed to have been founded by King Jambulochan. Let us tell you that on 27 October 1947, Jammu and Kashmir was declared as the state of India. Taking a historic decision, the Modi government has removed Article-370 from Jammu and Kashmir and divided Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir) on 5 August 2019. The Legislative Assembly has been constituted in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir but there will be no Legislative Assembly in Ladakh. Before the year 1947, the history of Jammu and Kashmir was complicated. Jammu and Kashmir had to choose between the princely state of India or Pakistan.

Language of Jammu and Kashmir :The official language of the state is Urdu.

Capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir : Jammu is the winter capital of the state of Kashmir and Srinagar is known as the summer capital.

Area of Jammu and Kashmir : The area of the state of Jammu and Kashmir including Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) is 2,22,236 square kilometres. Whereas apart from PoK, there is 1,38,124 square kilometers.

What is the population of Jammu and Kashmir : According to the 2011 census, the population of the state of Jammu and Kashmir has been estimated at 1.25 crores. Explain that most of the people of the Muslim community reside in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. People of Hindu religion also live in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh became new union territories  :After declaring Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh as Union Territories, India now has 9 Union Territories. The union territories of India are Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Chandigarh, Daman and Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir.

festivals of jammu and kashmir : Jammu and Kashmir is a state where people of many religions reside and celebrate the festivals of their respective religions with great pomp. Let us tell you that diversity is found in the cultural traditions and festivals of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The most famous festivals here include Spituk Guster Zanskar which is a Tibetan festival and is celebrated on 30 and 31 October every year. Other major festivals of the state include Urs, Eid Ul Azha and Eid Ul Fitr, Baisakhi, Tulip Festival, Shikara Festival, Gurez Festival, Lohri, Sindhu Darshan Festival, Dosmoche, Matho Nagrang, Amarnath Yatra, Hemis Festival, Ladakh Festival and Galdan Namchot. etc. are included.

dance of jammu and kashmir : The state of Jammu and Kashmir has many famous folk dances which can be seen during special occasions like festivals, weddings, harvest and birthdays etc. Let us give you information about the famous folk dances of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Dumhal Dance Jammu Kashmir : Dumhal Dance, which is one of the most famous dances of the state of Kashmir, highlights the culture of the state of Kashmir. The dancers performing the Dumhal dance wear colorful clothes and conical hats studded with pearls. Only the men of Watal can perform this dance and drums are played during the dance.

Rouf Dance : Rauf dance is performed on the occasion of Eid and Ramzan. Rauf dance is performed by women standing face to face which is a sight to see. The most special thing about Rauf dance is the footwork of women, which fascinates the most.

Bhand Pather : Bhand Pather is an exotic dance form of Kashmir. Let us tell you that Bhand Pather is not only dance, but during it you also get to see drama. The drama reflects the prevailing evils and traditions in normal life.

Bacha Nagma : Bacha Nagma, included in folk dances of the state of Kashmir, is performed on the occasion of cultural ceremonies or weddings etc. Please tell that Bacha Nagma dance is performed by boys.

Hafiza Dance : Hafiza dance is performed on the occasion of weddings in the state of Kashmir. Let us tell you that this is a traditional dance of Kashmir, in which a special instrument is used.

Bhand Jashan : 10-15 dancers dance in Bhand Jashn and this dance is performed in light music.

Bacha Nagma Dance :  Bacha Nagma dance is performed on the occasion of harvesting in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This dance is performed by the boys of the state and one of these boys plays the role of the dancer.

food of jammu and kashmir : Kashmiri Pulao, Kashmiri Gravy, Momos, Mutton and Chicken are some of the famous food of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Tourists will get to taste both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food here. Let us tell you that Kashmiri people are very fond of sweets and here you will find different types of sweets to taste. You can also take a sip of Kashmiri tea along with it.

Major Attractions of Jammu and Kashmir State

  • Vaishno Devi Dham
  • Pilgrimage to Amarnaath
  • Pir Panjal
  • Ladakh
  • Karakoram mountain range
  • Gulmarg
  • Shalimar Bagh
  • Anantnag
  • Pulwama
  • Kashmir Valley
  • Dal Lake
  • Khardung La Pass    

What to do on a trip to Jammu and Kashmir

  • skiing
  • paragliding
  • Golf
  • River rafting
  • trekkingcamping
  • adventure sports

Best time to visit Jammu Kashmir : You can go any time of the year to visit the state of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the time between October to March is considered best for tourism. 4 to 15 days is considered ideal for visiting Jammu and Kashmir.

Monday 6 February 2023

Andaman And Nicobar Islands History

          Andaman And Nicobar Islands History Information 


          Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Andaman and Nicobar Islands are considered an important part of India. This group made up of islands is located between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. This union territory has made a huge contribution in the history. It is said that earlier the British used to rule this Andaman and Nicobar. There used to be big jails near them. Those who did any work against their East India Company, they were kept captive in this jail. Those people were sentenced to life imprisonment. At that time it was called 'Kalapani ki Punishment'. Many revolutionaries were kept in the 'Cellular Jail' here.

 Andaman and Nicobar Islands History Information


          The history of this union territory is also very old when the East India Company used to rule here. Here the East India Company used to arrest the criminals and put them in jail.
 
          History tells that the first migrant named Marco Polo came to this island. Maratha ruler Kanhoji Angre also once ruled this island in the 18th century. But in a war, he was defeated by the naval forces of the English and Portuguese together and with that his rule also came to an end.

          In 1789, the British established their colony on this island, but later in 1796 they left the island. But then later in the 19th century the British took over the island. In the 19th century, the British used to keep criminals in the jail here and hence it was later named 'Kalapani'.

          History tells that whoever committed any crime against the East India Company was sent to Andaman and Nicobar jail and was sentenced to life imprisonment. In this way he had to live alone for the rest of his life.

         But after the end of the British rule, the idea of the name Kalapani also ended from this island in independent India and since then it has been made a beautiful island. In 1947, it was declared a Union Territory of India. Today, the name of Andaman and Nicobar is also added to the seven Union Territories of India.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Language


          Andamanese people and Nicobarese people live on this island for a long time. There is a lot of diversity in the language and culture of all the people here. The people living on this island speak Onge, Andamanese, Sentili, Jarawa and Nicobarese languages.

 Andaman and Nicobar Islands Culture


          That's why people living in Andaman and Nicobar belonging to different castes, religions and speaking different languages, yet the culture of the people here is the same, there is a lot of similarity between them. The most special thing about the people here is that even after there is so much diversity in these people, all the people live together. There is no violence here in the name of caste and religion.

        The people who live here have lived here for thousands of years. It is said that the people here have been living here for 60,000 years. The people here do not interact with the people of the outside world at all. Not only this, the people here do not even use money in their behavior. They still use the old barter system. The people here are very backward in technology. Generally people here do hunting, collecting fruits, honey. Some people take up fishing as a profession.

Tourism of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
          This place is most appropriate for the tourism of those who are environment lovers. The Cellular Jail, Rose Island and Havelock Island are the main attractions on this beautiful island.

          The forest of Andaman remains green throughout the year. Here you get a chance to see beautiful beaches, snake-like creeks, different species of flora and fauna in the sea. After seeing all these things closely, it becomes a memorable moment in the life of any tourist.

           The tourism department has made complete arrangements for the guest house for the tourists to stay here. Main tourist centers like Anthropological Museum, Marine Museum, Water Sports Complex, Gandhi Park, North Bay, Viper Island, Rose Island, Chidiyatapu, Red Skin Island, Corbin Cove Beach, Neil Island, Havelock Island, Panchak, Little Andaman, Diglipur are present. 

                      
               How to reach Andaman and Nicobar Islands

          To come here, complete arrangements have been made to come by plane and ship. Indian Airlines, Air Deccan, Jetlite flights are available from Kolkata and Chennai. There are also regular ships from Chennai, Kolkata, and Visakhapatnam.

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