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.
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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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