Tripura
Tripura is one of the seven states in the north eastern part of India located
between 22 degree and 56 minutes and 24 degree and 32 minutes north latitude
and between 90 degree and 09 minutes and 92 degree and 20 minutes east latitude.
It is bounded on the north, west, south and south-east by Bangladesh whereas
in the east it has a common boundary with Assam and Mizoram.
There is a common belief that the name of the State has originated from "Tripura
Sundari" - the presiding deity of the land which is famous as one of
the 51 pethos of Hindu Pilgrims. Apart from this traditional view it is believed
that originally the land was known as "Tuipra" meaning a land adjoining
the water. It is fact that in days of yore the boundaries of Tripura was extended
up to the Bay of Bengal when its rulers held sway from Garo hills to Arakan.
The history of Tripura as a administrative unit dates back to the days of
Maharajas when the territory was a native State. It is significant to note
that all though Tripura was conquered by force of arms in 1761, no Political
agents was appointed in the State till 1871 - a gap of 110 years.
The former princely state of Tripura was ruled by Maharajas of Manikya dynasty.
It was an independent administrative unit under the Maharaja even during the
British rule in India though this independence was qualified, being subject
to the recognition of the British, as the paramount power, of each successive
ruler. After independence of India, an agreement of merger of Tripura with
the Indian Union was signed by the Regent Maharani on September 9, 1947 and
the administration of the state was actually taken over by the Govt. of India
on October 15, 1949. Tripura became a Union Territory without legislature
with effect from November 1, 1956 and a popular ministry was installed in
Tripura on July 1, 1963. On January 21, 1972 Tripura attained statehood. It
has excellent opportunity for Tourism. It has many places of interest. Folk
Dances of Tripura speak its rich cultural heritage.
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