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Wednesday, 24 February 2016
   

Lakshadweep

A brief Pre-History and History of Lakshadweep


Although theories on the ormation of the islands abound, the most accepted one is attributed to Sir Charies Darwin, the reowned evolutionist. He opined that the base of the islands below the reef is a volcanic layer over which corals settled and turned into atolls, over a period of time. The atolls consisting of the islands & lagoon are in various stages of development. The smaller lagoons are virtually filled with sediments. The larger ones are deeper in the range of 10-16 metres. The enchanting aspect of these islands is due to the Coral Reef, biologically fromed over many centuries. As of now, it extends along the coast, giving Lakshadweep its unique staure. The spectacular island group is belived to have been discovered by shiowrecked sailors during the reign of Cheraman Perumal, the lagendary king of Kerala in the 4th century AD. Before moving into the hands of the British, Tippu Sultan held sway in the islands after defeating the opressive rulers of Arackal.

The Union Territory was formed in 1956 & it was named Lakshadweep in 1973. All the islands now constitute one district for Administration with four Tehsils.

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