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. Click here for maps.
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 conque#000000 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
Travel. It has many places of interest. Folk Dances of Tripura speak
its rich cultural heritage.
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