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Pondicherry
As a consequence of bitter Anglo-French rivalry on the Indian sub-continent the French were driven to five small settlements on the Coromandel and Arabian sea coast by the end of 18th century. They were Chandranagoor {presently in West Bengal}, Pondicherry, Karaikal and Yanam on the Coromandel coast and Mahe on the west coast of India. Pondicherry was the headquarters of the French settlements in India.
By the beginning of 19th century, the French had lost all its hopes of any kind of territorial expansion and they were reconciled to these tiny and scattered settlements. Unlike rest of India, Pondicherry got its independence only in the year 1954 and the de facto merger with rest of India took place on 1st November , 1954. The de-jure de merger took place on 16th August, 1963. Eventhough, independence was given to Pondicherry in the year 1954 itself, the Treaty of Cession signed between India and France regarding independence of Pondicherry had to ratified by the French as well as the Indian parliaments for which certain amount of time had to be set apart. Hence de-jure and de-facto transfer of power. >>more
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Chandigarh
Chandigarh, derives its name from a temple Chandi Mandir in the vicinity of the site selected for the city (deity Chandi, goddess of power), and a fort or ‘garh" beyond the temple, called Chandigarh.. Chandigarh was conceived as the capital of Punjab, in lieu of the lost capital at Lahore.
But Punjab was divided a second time in 1966, and Chandigarh is today the capital of the States of both Punjab and Haryana. However, the city does not belong to either. Chandigarh is a Union Territory, administered by the Government of India.
Chandigarh belongs to its people. They love the city, and are proud of the quality of life it continues to provide.>>more |
Damandiu
An erst while Portuguese colony, the union territory of damn & Diu offers excellent beaches, timeless monuments and colorful, festive and simple people. The Arabian Sea surrounds the island of Diu on three sides with the capital Daman about 785 km away. Diu is a quiet secluded island measuring of Gujarat by a causeway. The total length of the coastline is just about 20 km. The beaches are quiet, and the climate is pleasant throughout the year.>>more |
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Dadranagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli (pop. 220,451) is one of the union territories of India. It lies near the west coast and consists of two separate parts. Dadra is surrounded by the state of Gujarat, and Nagar Haveli lies on the borders of Maharashtra and Gujarat. The capital is Silvassa. The territory covers 190 square miles (491 square kilometers). Most of the people are Adivasis. The Adivasis are divided into a number of tribal groups, including the Varlis, Dublas, Dhodias, and Koknans...>>more |
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