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லட்சத்தீவுகள் (Lakshadweep) இந்தியாவிலுள்ள யூனியன் பிரதேசங்களில் ஒன்று. இதன் தலைநகரம் கவரத்தி ஆகும். இது மொத்தம் 30 சதுர கி மீ பரப்பளவு கொண்ட 36 தீவுகளாக அமைந்துள்ளது. கேரளக் கரைக்கு அப்பால் 200 முதல் 300 கிமீ தூரத்தில், அரபிக் கடலில் இது உள்ளது. லட்சத்தீவுகள் கேரள உயர்நீதிமன்றத்தின் அதிகாரத்திற்கு உட்பட்டது.

முக்கிய தீவுகள் கவராட்டி, மினிக்கோய், அமினி என்பனவாகும். 10 மக்கள் வாழும் தீவுகளின் மொத்த மக்கள் தொகை  64,473 ஆகும்.

 வரலாறு
இலட்சத்தீவுகளைப் பற்றிய பழைமையான குறிப்பு தமிழ் நூலான புறநானூற்றில் காணக்கிடைக்கிறது. மற்றொரு சங்க நூலான பதிற்றுப்பத்து சேர மன்னர்களின் ஆளுகையில் இத்தீவுகள் இருந்ததைச் சுட்டுகிறது. ஏழாம் நூற்றாண்டைச் சேர்ந்த பல்லவக் கல்வெட்டு தீப லக்ஷம் என்னும் பெயரில் பல்லவ அரசுக்குட்பட்ட பகுதியாக இருந்ததைக் காட்டுகிறது. கேரளத்தின் கடைசி சேர மன்னரான சேரமான் பெருமாள் காலத்தில் இந்த தீவுகளில் முதல் குடியேற்றங்கள் நிகழ்ந்ததாகப் புராணக்கதைகள் குறிப்பிடுகின்றன.“Lakshadweep & It's People 1992-1993” Planning Department, Govt. Secretariat, Lakshadweep Administration, Kavaratti. Page: 12. தீவுக் கூட்டத்தில் குடியேற்றங்கள் நிகழ்ந்த பழமையான குடியேற்றங்கள் அமைந்த தீவுகள் அமீனி, கால்பினி ஆண்ட்ரோட், கவரத்தி மற்றும் அகட்டி போன்றவை ஆகும். கி.பி. ஐந்தாம் மற்றும் ஆறாம் நூற்றாண்டுகளில் புத்தமதம் இந்த பிராந்தியத்தில் நிலவியதாக தொல்பொருள் ஆதாரங்கள் தெரிவிக்கின்றன. இலட்சத்தீவு மக்கள் முதலில் இந்து மதத்தைப் பின்பற்றியதாகவும், 14ஆம் நூற்றாண்டுவாக்கில் இசுலாமிய மதத்தைத் தழுவியதாகவும் நம்பப்படுகிறது. பிரபலமான நம்பிக்கையின்படி, கி.பி. 661 இல் உப்பிதாலா என்ற அரேபியரால் இஸ்லாம் இலட்சத்தீவுக்கு கொண்டு வரப்பட்டதாக கருதப்படுகிறது. அவரது கல்லறை ஆண்ட்ரோட் தீவில் அமைந்துள்ளது. 11 ஆம் நூற்றாண்டின் போது, தீவுகள் சோழ அரசின் ஆட்சியின் கீழ் வந்தன   அதன் பின்னர் கேனானோர் இராச்சியத்துக்கு உட்பட்ட பகுதியாக ஆனது.

1787 ஆம் ஆண்டில் திப்பு சுல்தானின் ஆட்சியின் கீழ் அமினிதிவி தீவுகள் (ஆண்ட்ரோத், அமிணி, கத்மத், கில்தான், சேத்லாத் மற்றும் பிட்ரா) வந்தன.  மூன்றாம் ஆங்கில-மைசூர் போருக்குப் பின்னர் அவை பிரித்தானியக் கட்டுப்பாட்டிற்குள் வந்தன. அவை தென் கான்ரா நிர்வாகத்துடன் இணைக்கப்பட்டன.  இந்த தீவுகள் பின்னர் பிரித்தானிய ஆட்சியின் போது சென்னை மாகாணத்தின் மலபார் மாவட்டத்துணன் இணைக்கப்பட்டன.
 விடுதலைக்குப் பின்பு
1956 நவம்பர் 1 அன்று, இந்திய மாநிலங்கள் மறுசீரமைக்கப்பட்டபோது, லட்சத்தீவுகள் சென்னை மாகாணத்தில் இருந்து பிரித்து, நிர்வாக நோக்கங்களுக்காக ஒரு தனியான யூனியன் பிரதேசமாக அமைக்கப்பட்டது. 1973 நவம்பர் 1 அன்று, லட்சத்தீவுகள், மினிகோய் மற்றும் அமிண்டிவி தீவுகள் ஆகிய பிரதேசங்களை ஒன்றிணைத்து இலட்சத்தீவுகள் என அழைக்கப்பட்டது.

மத்திய கிழக்கிலிருந்து இந்தியாவுக்கு வரும் முக்கிய கப்பல் பாதைகளைப் பாதுகாக்க, ஒரு இந்திய கடற்படை தளமான, ஐஎன்எஸ் டிவீரகாஷாக், கவரட்டி தீவில் அமைக்கப்பட்டது.

 மக்கள் தொகையியல்
2011 ஆம் ஆண்டு இந்திய மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்பின் படி இலட்சத்தீவுகளின் மொத்த மக்கள் தொகை 64,473 ஆக உள்ளது. கிராமப்புறங்களில் 21.93% மக்களும், நகரப்புறங்களில் 78.07% மக்களும் வாழ்கின்றனர். கடந்த பத்தாண்டுகளில் (2001-2011) மக்கள் தொகை வளர்ச்சி  விகிதம்  6.30%  ஆக உயர்ந்துள்ளது. மக்கள் தொகையில் 33,123  ஆண்களும்  மற்றும் 31,350 பெண்களும் உள்ளனர். பாலின விகிதம் ஆயிரம் ஆண்களுக்கு   பெண்கள் 946 வீதம் உள்ளனர். 30  சதுர கிலோ மீட்டர் பரப்பளவு கொண்ட இலட்சத்தீவுகளில் மக்கள் தொகை அடர்த்தி ஒரு சதுர கிலோ மீட்டர் பரப்பளவில் 2,149  மக்கள் வாழ்கின்றனர். இம்மாநிலத்தின் சராசரி  படிப்பறிவு  91.85 %  ஆகவும், ஆண்களின் படிப்பறிவு 95.56 %  ஆகவும், பெண்களின் படிப்பறிவு  87.95 % ஆகவும் உள்ளது. ஆறு வயதிற்குட்பட்ட குழந்தைகளின் எண்ணிக்கை  7,255 ஆக உள்ளது.
Lakshadweep Population Census data 2011
சமயம்
இலட்சத் தீவுகளில் இந்து சமயத்தவரின் மக்கள் தொகை 1,788  (2.77 %) ஆகவும்  இசுலாமிய மலையாளிகள்  மக்கள் தொகை  62,268  (96.58 %)  ஆகவும், கிறித்தவ சமயத்தினரின் மக்கள் தொகை   317  (0.49 %) ஆகவும்,  பிற சமயத்தினர் நூற்றுக்கும் குறைவாகவே உள்ளனர்.

மொழிகள்
இலட்சத் தீவின் ஆட்சி மொழியான மலையாள மொழியுடன்,  ஆங்கிலம்  மற்றும்   திவேகி, ஜெசெரி ஆகிய வட்டார மொழிகள் பேசப்படுகின்றன.

பொருளாதரம்
மீன் பிடித்தல், மீன் பதப்படுத்தம் தொழில்கள் மற்றும் மீன் ஏற்றுமதி செய்தல், இத்தீவில் தென்னை மரங்கள் அதிகமாக உள்ளதால் தேங்காய் எண்ணெய் உற்பத்தி அதிக அளவில் உள்ளது. சுற்றுலா மூலம் அதிக வருவாய் ஈட்டுகிறது.
போக்குவரத்து மற்றும் சுற்றுலா
அகத்தி வானூர்தித் தளம் கொச்சி மற்றும் பெங்களூரு நகரங்களை வான் வழியாக இணைக்கிறது. மேலும் ஆறு பயணி கப்பல்கள் கொச்சி துறைமுகத்துடன் கடல் வழியாக இணைக்கிறது.

இந்தியச் சுற்றுலா பயணிகளும் இலட்சத் தீவுகளுக்கு சுற்றுலா செல்வதற்கு இந்திய அரசிடம் அனுமதி பெற வேண்டியுள்ளது. வெளிநாட்டுச் சுற்றுலாப் பயணிகள் இலட்சத்தீவின் சில பகுதிகளுக்கு சுற்றுலா அனுமதி மறுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.  பங்கராம் தீவு தவிர மற்ற பகுதிகளில் மதுபானம் அருந்த தடை செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது.

மேற்கோள்கள்

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பகுப்பு:இந்தியத் தீவுகள்

Page: 12. the old crimes that occurred in the gathering of crimes include stable crimes such as Amini, Kalpini Androt, Khartoum and Extension.

குடியேற்றங்கள்

குடியேற்றங்கள்

Marine investigations in the Lakshadweep Islands, India.Introduction
India, one of the oldest maritime nations of the world, has been maintaining commercial and cultural contacts with African, Arabian and Southeast Asian countries for the last 5000 years. The findings of excavations at various coastal sites of India have provided convincing evidence of such relations.
The group of 36 islands scattered off the southwest coast of India between latitudes 8 [degrees] and 12 [degrees] 37'N and longitudes 71 [degrees] and 74 [degrees] E (FIGURE 1) are known as the Lakshadweep (Laccadives). The word laksha is derived from the root lag, meaning a mark or sign. In addition to these islands, there are a number of submerged banks, open reefs and sand banks in this region. Only 11 of these islands are inhabited; while the rest are small and serve as satellites of the inhabited islands. Minicoy is the southernmost island of this group, separated from the rest by the Nine Degree Channel. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Androth and Agatti form the southern group while Amini, Kadmat, Kiltan, Chetlat and Bitra make up the northern group of islands of Lakshadweep. All the islands are generally oriented north-south except Androth which lies east-west. These islands are famous for their beautiful lagoons, colourful coral reefs and clean coralline cor·al·line
adj.
1. Of, consisting of, or producing coral.
2. Resembling coral, especially in color.
n.
1. beaches. Most of them are enclosed by lagoons with coral reefs on the western sides, protecting them from the fury of the monsoon. The lagoons are 0.5-1.5 km long with a maximum water depth of 10 m. Earlier these islands were known as Divis divis
devils shown as cat-headed men with horns and hooves. [Pers. Myth.: Barber & Riches]
See : Devil, Monsters or Dibajat which means islands. The islanders identify themselves as Divis even today.
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The Lakshadweep Islands lie on the sea route between west Asia and north Africa on one side, and south Asia and the Far East on the other. These islands have been known to navigators of various countries and served as good landmarks for sailors, places for refuge in case of mishap and for replenishment of fresh water etc. Therefore, ancient seafarers
Geology & geomorphology geomorphology, study of the origin and evolution of the earth's landforms, both on the continents and within the ocean basins. It is concerned with the internal geologic processes of the earth's crust, such as tectonic activity and volcanism that constructs new of the Lakshadweep Islands
Geologically these islands are a part of the Indian subcontinent and were separated due to faulting of the ridge 53-54 million years ago. The rock stratum is a continuation of the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan (Mannadiar 1977).
The Lakshadweep Islands do not show any major topographic features and are mostly low and flat-topped with a height of less than 6 m above sea-level. Most of the islands are long and irregularly shaped. They are believed to have been formed as the result of coral growth. The soil is porous, and lakes, rivers or streams are completely absent. Drinking-water is drawn from wells and tanks on the inhabited islands. The water is hard and a little brackish brack·ish
adj.
1. Having a somewhat salty taste, especially from containing a mixture of seawater and fresh water: "You could cut the brackish winds with a knife/Here in Nantucket" in some places. The eastern seaward shores of all the islands except Kadmat, Agatti, Bangaram and Cheriyakara are marked by rough waters. The eastern shelf of the islands rises precipitously from the sea enabling ships to get very close to the islands (Athawale 1991).
Objectives
This paper aims to synthesize the information available from earlier explorations and excavations in the Lakshadweep including the work carried out by the National Institute of Oceanography (Vora 1994; Gaur Gaur, ruined city, India
Gaur (gour), ruined city, West Bengal state, India. Known also as Lakhnauti, the city was an ancient Hindu capital of Bengal. It was captured (c. et al. 1998). The objectives of these explorations have been to locate archaeological sites on land and collect data for reconstructing cultural contacts, to trace the trade links of these islands with the mainland, and to locate shipwrecks in Lakshadweep waters.
Historical evidence
These islands were known to the sailors of various countries since the early historical period. The earliest reference to these islands is made in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (Periplus Maris Erythraei) is a Greek periplus, describing navigation and trading opportunities from Roman Egyptian ports like Berenice along the coast of the Red Sea, and others along East Africa and India. , by an anonymous author of the 1st century AD, who refers to the islands off Damirica (the name assigned to Malabar at that time), in connection with the export of tortoise shell the substance of the shell or horny plates of several species of sea turtles, especially of the hawkbill turtle. It is used in inlaying and in the manufacture of various ornamental articles.
See also: Tortoise (Casson 1989; Schoff 1974). Another early reference is by Ptolemy (150 AD), who states that opposite Taprobane (Sri Lanka) lies a multitude of islands said to number 1378 (McCrindle 1885). H.C.P. Bell (Gabriel 1989) identified the names of some of the islands mentioned by Ptolemy, e.g. Kanathra=Kavaratti, Argidion=Agatti, Ammine=Amini, and Monache=Minicoy. Historians such as Ammianus Marcellanus (320-390 AD), Fa-Hien (5th century AD), Cosmas (535-550 AD), El Masudi (916 AD) and Ibn Batuta (1343-44 AD) have also referred to these islands and the Maldives (Pyrard 1888: 426-34). A hoard of more than 400 Roman coins of 119-138 AD was found at Kadmat (Turner 1989) and also reported from Androth (Mohandas 1951). The finding of these coins shows that during the early centuries of the Christian era, the Romans had trade contacts with the Lakshadweep islands.
The islands were also referred in Buddhist Jataka stories and inscriptions. Some indirect references to naval wars also come from the Vayalur inscriptions near Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, such as the one which mentions that Narasimha Varman II Rajasimha (680-720 AD) of the Pallava dynasty conquered the Lakshadweep Islands (Sastri 1925-26). The inscription reads:
May he exercise the royal prerogative and take up the vow of administering (his) subjects up to the extremities of his kingdom, as even to include the Dvipalaksham (thousands of islands).
The Narendra inscription of Shashthadeva, the Kadamba king of Goa, states that he had conquered Kavadi dvipa, which seems to correspond to Kavaratti, the capital of Lakshadweep (Rao 1994). Similarly, the inscription from the Rajarajeswar temple of Tanjavur mentions that Rajendra Chola Chola (chō`lə), S Indian dynasty, whose kingdom was in what is now Tamil Nadu. Its chief capitals were at Kanchi (Kanchipuram) and Thanjavur (Tanjore). (1018-19 AD) conquered many islands including the Lakshadweep (Mannadiar 1977). These naval wars reflect the importance of the Lakshadweep at that time. The 11th-century AD Sanskrit text Mooshakavamsa also refers to the annexation of these islands by the king of Vallabha (Rao 1916).
Archaeological background and onshore explorations
Human settlement in the Lakshadweep is believed to have taken place around 1500 BC because the ancient ports of the west coast of India were exporting Indian merchandise to East Africa and other countries. Excavations at Lothal in Gujarat have revealed the presence of terracotta gorillas revealing Indian sailors' links with the East African coast (Rao 1973). Recent excavations at Kalpeni have yielded terracotta objects dating back to 1500 BC supporting the hypothesis that these islands were occupied from 1500 BC, if not earlier (Saigal 1990).
Onshore explorations were carried out at islands of potential archaeological and historical importance, in order to establish the time frame and correlation with history. Onshore explorations at Kavaratti, Androth, Agatti and Amini unearthed Unearthed is the name of a Triple J project to find and "dig up" (hence the name) hidden talent in regional Australia.
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RPW Rugged Pentium Workstation ) (Rao et al. 1995-96). The scraping near the Ujira Habibullah Mosque mound of Kavaratti brought to light a number of potsherds; the majority of them belong to red ware and a few are dull red ware and black ware (FIGURE 2). Large quantities of red ware, dull red ware and a few black ware were also found in the habitational mound of Androth (FIGURE 3). All potsherds collected from Kavaratti and Androth are small and the main shapes are pots and small jars, rendering it difficult for identification of any incised designs and paintings. Probably painting might have been destroyed due to the marine environment. The collection mainly includes rims of different types, namely grooved, splayed-out rims, squarish grooved etc. Interestingly, no bases or other parts of pottery were found during the exploration. The pottery is mostly ill-fired and the fabric is medium to coarse and medium to thin in section. These are wheel-made, and striation striation /stri·a·tion/ (stri-a´shun)
1. the quality of being marked by stripes or striae.
2. a streak or scratch, or a series of streaks.
stri·a·tion
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1. marks are visible in the interior. Most potsherds have pitting marks. Only one shred of glazed ware with blue designs was found at Kavaratti. No glazed wares were found in Androth.
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Earlier exploration by the Archaeological Survey of India The Archaeological Survey of India is an Indian government agency in the Department of Culture that is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of cultural monuments. (ASI ASI,
n See Anxiety Sensitivity Index. ) had revealed two phases of occupation in a section having a gap with sand deposit, and an ancient structure at the top (FIGURE 4) (ASI 1983-84). At another place on Androth potsherds were found at different levels, the lowest lying at a depth of 2.5 m just above the coral sand, indicating that the island was occupied after the coral formations had been exposed for some time. Detailed examination of this section revealed evidence of three other levels of human occupation (FIGURE 5). The occupational levels yielded potsherds, black ashy ash·y
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1. Of, relating to, or covered with ashes.
2. Having the color of ashes; pale.
ash deposits and fragments of animal bones (A.K. Sharma pers. comm.). Locally the mounds are known as `Kalikatta' and `Kunthathupalli'. Medieval pottery was found in the Jama Mosque, Mazar and Waliullah Mazar area of Agatti. It is however reported that some sculptures of earlier period were also found in this island. A trench which was being excavated for the foundations of a public building was examined at Amini where red ware and coarse grey ware of early historical and medieval periods were noticed (Rao et al. 1995-96). The occurrence of a small tank in the presently uninhabited island of Cheriyam reveals that it was inhabited during earlier times. Besides coins and pottery a coral block with a demon face, protruding canine and tongue was also found in Androth. Similarly, a granite piece was found from a house in Kalpeni on which a headless female figure was carved in low relief, with folded hands "With Folded Hands" is a 1947 science fiction novelette by Jack Williamson (1908-2006). Willamson's influence for this story was in the aftermath of World War II and the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and his concern that "some of the technological creations we had and standing on a makara. On the left side of the figure, a lota-shaped pot and on the right side a `T'-like object, probably the wooden handle of a ploughshare, have been depicted. The figure appears to be that of goddess Ganga (A.K. Sharma pers. comm.).
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Similarly, red-ware sherds, celadon celadon
Chinese, Korean, Siamese, and Japanese stoneware decorated with glazes the colour range of which includes greens of various shades, olive, blue, and gray. The colours are the result of a wash of slip (liquefied clay) containing a high proportion of iron that is and glazed ware were also collected during explorations at Kurumathi, Landu and Kudahuvadu islands of Maldives by ASI (FIGURE 6). The redware red·ware
n.
Earthenware made from clay containing a large amount of ferrous oxide, giving it a red color. sherds do not have any slip, wash or designs. The main shapes are carinated car·i·nat·ed
adj.
Carinate. bowls, jars, handis and lids. The striation marks on the pottery suggest fast wheel-manufacturing technique (Gupta 1995). From the potsherds found in the Buddhist establishments only one was glazed ware, whereas the others were red ware and celadon ware. Potsherds of celadon and glazed ware have floral decorations. The noteworthy finding was the Celadon ware bowl with floral design on its lip.
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Buddhism in Lakshadweep
The Buddhist Jataka stories of the 6th century BC refer to the Lakshadweep and Maldives groups of islands. The ships which plied between Bharukaccha in Gujarat and southeast Asian countries would cross the Lakshadweep and Maldive islands and some of these might have been wrecked by subsurface reefs. However, very little is known about Buddhism in the Lakshadweep Islands. Recent explorations have provided evidence of Buddhism in the islands. The evidence indicates that Buddhism reached Lakshadweep at an early date, probably at the same time when Ashoka the Great sent his emissaries to Sri Lanka. Three idols have been found in Androth island which are kept in the storeroom of the Government high school. Of these, two are Buddha heads and one is Yaksha. The larger of the Buddha heads is significant, because its height, the facial expression facial expression,
n the use of the facial muscles to communicate or to convey mood. with half-closed eyes, long ears, curly hair and meditation posture indicate that it belonged to the Gupta period 400-500 AD (FIGURE 7). The height of the larger head is 100 cm and its circumference is 116 cm; the smaller Buddha head weighs 70 kg, and its height and circumference are 68 and 116 cm, respectively. The Yaksha-like figure with protruding canine is about 125 cm high (FIGURE 8). Some human sculptures carved out of coral slab were also noticed. These heads were recovered from a huge mound called `Perumpalli' in the southern centre of the island while digging foundation-trenches for a school building. Perumpalli means a great Vihar. Similarly, a Buddha head was also discovered during the trial digging near the General Hospital in Kavaratti in 1971. This measures 40 cm in length and 30 cm in width. It seems that the torso was thrown into the lagoon of the island. All these idols are much damaged and defaced, probably by local people.
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In Minicoy island also, similar Buddha heads were recovered from the mound of Aludi and eastern shore of Sedivalu village (Sharma & Khan 1994). Another Buddha head measuring 50 cm in height and 35 cm in width was recovered from a mound of Minicoy. The socket at the back is meant for attachment to the torso. These heads are much damaged and facial features are disfigured due to flaking of the plaster. The idols are made of coral rocks. The coral blocks were first shaped like a human head and then plastered with coral paste and the details carved. The curly hair, broad forehead and ears are clearly visible but the facial portions have been damaged.
The explorations by ASI have yielded a large number of Buddhist remains such as stupas, monasteries, water tanks and enclosure walls at Kuramathi, Kudahuvadu, Toddu, Landu, Nilandu North and Ariadu in the Maldives. All these are now in ruined condition and mosques and houses have been constructed on these remains. Beads of semi-precious stones, ornaments of gold and silver and terracotta figurines etc. were found in a relic chamber of stone at a Buddhist complex of Kuramathi (ASI 1986-87).
Discussion
Since the people of the Lakshadweep Islands do not have any aboriginal groups, scholars had postulated different views about the history of habitation HABITATION, civil law. It was the right of a person to live in the house of another without prejudice to the property.
2. It differed from a usufruct in this, that the usufructuary might have applied the house to any purpose, as, a store or manufactory; whereas on these islands. Now it is clear from archaeological research that settlement started in these islands before the early historical period. Onshore explorations at Kavaratti, Agatti, Androth and Amini revealed that the earliest settlement probably took place between Pre-Christian period and the 5th century AD, as is evident from the RPW, red ware, dull red ware and red and black ware. The pottery mainly found at Androth, Kavaratti, Amini, Agatti and Kalpeni were probably imported from the mainland. As there is no availability of clay in these islands and all pottery was probably imported, all pottery found in these islands is similar in fabric and typology. No datable antiquities have been found along with pottery during our exploration in these islands. The RPW is recognized as one of the most important ceramic products of the early historical period of India datable to the early Christian era till the 5th century AD. Fragments of RPW are reported from a number of sites in India. This ware is made of well-levigated clay and a thick red slip is polished on this ware. Due to firing at a high temperature these vessels are sturdy and produce a metallic sound. The colour varies from dark red to pink. The main shapes are sprinkler and Surahi which is widely distributed, and the other types are jars with grooved rim, flaring neck, bulbous bulbous /bul·bous/ (bul´bus)
1. bulbar.
2. shaped like, bearing, or arising from a bulb.
bulbous
having the form or nature of a bulb; bearing or arising from a bulb. body and ring-footed base. The bowls have incurved, beaded and thick rims, carinated shoulders and convex sides. The earlier impression of the archaeologists was that the RPW was imported or could be an imitation of the Roman Samian ware. From its wide distribution in various types, it is considered to have been indigenous during Pre-Christian era.
The occurrence of pottery in Lakshadweep and the Maldives is significant as there is no clay for manufacture and hence it might have come either from India or Sri Lanka. The Buddha heads at Androth, Minicoy and Kavaratti suggest that Buddhism prevailed in those islands since the 5th-6th centuries AD or earlier. The style of these figures resembles those of a particular period of the mainland Buddhist centre. The figures are made out of local coral rock. Presently these Buddhist antiquities are lying in public buildings, in bad condition and in need of urgent attention and preservation. The antiquities and Buddhist relics which were found during exploration and excavation in the Maldives are now kept in National Museum at Male.
Conclusions
The discovery of Buddha heads and other antiquities clearly indicates that Buddhism prevailed in the Lakshadweep Islands during the 5th-6th centuries AD. As the Lakshadweep Islands lie on the trade route, settlement on these islands is expected to be much older, but those may have been temporary settlements. To unearth the past history of Lakshadweep, and to verify the findings of Saigal (1990), it is essential that archaeological excavation should be undertaken at least at Kavaratti, Androth and Minicoy islands. If the findings are correct then the history of settlement of Lakshadweep would be much older than the early historical period. Further, in-depth explorations should also be carried out at other islands where Buddhist remains have not been reported; the results of exploration may bring some other new evidence on the archaeology and history of Lakshadweep.
Acknowledgements. The author is grateful to the Director (NIO NIO
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Lakshadweep, formerly (1956–73) Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands, union territory of India. It is a group of some three dozen islands scattered over some 30,000 square miles (78,000 square km) of the Arabian Sea off the southwestern coast of India. The principal islands in the territory are Minicoy and those in the Amindivi group. The easternmost island lies about 185 miles (300 km) from the coast of the state of Kerala. Ten of the islands are inhabited. The administrative centre is Kavaratti. The name Lakshadweep means “Hundred Thousand Islands” in the Malayalam language and also in Sanskrit. Area 12 square miles (32 square km). Pop. (2011) 64,429.
Land
Relief, soils, and climate
The islands of Lakshadweep are small, none exceeding 1 mile (1.6 km) in breadth; the Amindivis are the northernmost islands of the group, and Minicoy Island is the southernmost island. Almost all the inhabited islands are coral atolls. The higher eastern sides of the islands are the most suited for human habitation, while the low-lying lagoons on the western sides protect the inhabitants from the southwest monsoon. The soils of Lakshadweep are generally sandy, derived from the coral.
Throughout the year, temperatures in Lakshadweep generally range from about 70 °F (about 20 °C) to nearly 90 °F (about 32 °C). Cyclones moving across the Arabian Sea rarely strike the islands. However, the winds and waves associated with them can alter the land features considerably.
Plant and animal life
Aside from an abundance of coconut palms, common trees include banyans, casuarinas, pandani (screw pines), breadfruits, tamarinds, and tropical almonds (genus Terminalia). Betel nut and betel leaf also grow in the islands. Among the most notable marine fauna are sharks, bonitos, tunas, snappers, and flying fish. Manta rays, octopuses, crabs, turtles, and assorted gastropods are plentiful. The islands also are home to an array of water birds, such as herons, teals, and gulls.
People
With the exception of the peoples of Minicoy (whose cultures bear some affinity with those of the Maldive Islands to the south), most people of Lakshadweep are descendants of migrants from the Malabar Coast of southwest India, who had arrived in the islands sometime before the 7th century ce. After becoming established in the islands, these migrant communities (or their offspring) converted to Islam. Although Islam is the predominant religion in contemporary Lakshadweep, vestiges of the religious and social orientation of the original Hindu migrants are evident in the existence of a matrilineal kinship system and castelike social groups.
Most of the Lakshadweep islanders speak Malayalam. Mahi (or Mahl), which is akin to old Sinhalese, is spoken on Minicoy, however. Some people also speak Hindi. The population is concentrated mostly on the islands of Andrott, Kavaratti, Minicoy, and Amini.
Economy
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Coconut palms are the agricultural mainstay of Lakshadweep. Copra is produced and exported to the mainland. In some places the underlying coral has been excised and the tracts fertilized with organic matter, which has allowed the cultivation of bananas, vegetables, edible root crops, and millet.
Fishing also forms a major segment of the territory’s economy, with tuna as the primary catch. Many fishermen continue an ancient tradition of skilled navigation. Some still sail between the islands and the Indian mainland in distinctive craft called odam.
Manufacturing
Food processing—largely fish-focused—is one of Lakshadweep’s chief industries. There is a tuna cannery on Minicoy, where the traditional process of drying bonito also is practiced. Among the territory’s other manufacturing activities are coir (coconut fibre) production, hosiery production, weaving, and boat building.
Tourism
Although the government of Lakshadweep promotes tourism, the industry is closely monitored to guard against negative environmental impact. Permits are needed to visit the territory. Government-sponsored tour packages are available.
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Lakshadweep is connected to the Indian mainland by sea and by air. Kozhikode (formerly Calicut), on the coast of Kerala, is the nearest mainland seaport. Kochi, also on the coast of Kerala, is the port of departure and arrival for most passenger ships serving the islands. There is an airport on the island of Agatti, which has regular plane service to and from Kochi. Mainland and interisland helicopter services also are available. There are only a few miles of roads in Lakshadweep.
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Constitutional framework
The governmental structure of Lakshadweep, like that of most other Indian states and territories, is determined by the national constitution of 1950. The territory is led by an administrator, who is appointed by the president of India. As a very small territory, Lakshadweep consists of a single district, with 10 subdivisions. The territory falls under the jurisdiction of the Kerala High Court.
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what kind of resolutions were passed in 1787

Question: what was passed in 1787 under the plan of the rule of law

what was passed in 1787 under the plan of the rule of law

Question: under what plan were amnesty resolutions passed in 1787

under what plan were amnesty resolutions passed in 1787

Question: amnesty resolutions were made under the plan of what

amnesty resolutions were made under the plan of what

Question: how were the amnesty resolutions passed in 1787

how were the amnesty resolutions passed in 1787

Question: when were amnesty resolutions made in india

"1787 ஆம் ஆண்டில்

when were amnesty resolutions made in india

In the year 1787 there were amnesty resolutions ( Androuth , Amit , Khamma , Kilda , Challad and Petra ) under the plan of the rule of law .

1787 ஆம் ஆண்டில் திப்பு சுல்தானின் ஆட்சியின் கீழ் அமினிதிவி தீவுகள் (ஆண்ட்ரோத், அமிணி, கத்மத், கில்தான், சேத்லாத் மற்றும் பிட்ரா) வந்தன.

1787 ஆம் ஆண்டில் திப்பு சுல்தானின் ஆட்சியின் கீழ் அமினிதிவி தீவுகள் (ஆண்ட்ரோத், அமிணி, கத்மத், கில்தான், சேத்லாத் மற்றும் பிட்ரா) வந்தன.

In the year 1787 there were amnesty resolutions (Androuth, Amit, Khamma, Kilda, Challad and Petra) under the plan of the rule of law.

In the year 1787 there were amnesty resolutions (Androuth, Amit, Khamma, Kilda, Challad and Petra) under the plan of the rule of law.

மாவட்டத்துணன்

இணைக்கப்பட்டன

விடுதலைக்குப்

மறுசீரமைக்கப்பட்டபோது

லட்சத்தீவுகள்

நோக்கங்களுக்காக

அமைக்கப்பட்டது

லட்சத்தீவுகள்

இலட்சத்தீவுகள்

அழைக்கப்பட்டது

Question: when were the municipalities re-established

1956 நவம்பர் 1 அன்று , இந்திய மாநிலங்கள் மறுசீரமைக்கப்பட்டபோது , லட்சத்தீவுகள் சென்னை மாகாணத்தில் இருந்து பிரித்து , நிர்வாக நோக்கங்களுக்காக ஒரு தனியான யூனியன் பிரதேசமாக அமைக்கப்பட்டது .

when were the municipalities re-established

Question: what were the targets called in 1973

Lithium, Minikous, and Amnesty International

, மினிகோய் மற்றும்

Lithium , Minikous , and Amnesty International

Question: what was the private union for

Question: in what year were the municipalities re-established

in what year were the municipalities re-established

Question: in what year was the targetes established

in what year was the targetes established

Question: when were the targets of lithium, minikous, and amnesty international established

"1973 நவம்பர் 1

when were the targets of lithium, minikous, and amnesty international established

Question: what were the lithium, minikous, and amnesty international called

what were the lithium, minikous, and amnesty international called

Question: who separated from the lithuanian municipality

லட்சத்தீவுகள்

who separated from the lithuanian municipality

After the liberation , on November 1 , 1956 , when these municipalities were re - established , the Lithuanians separated from the Lithuanian municipality , and a private union was established for the general illnesses .

On the 1st of November 1973 , the Lithium , Minikous , and Amnesty International were called the Targetes to comply with the requirements of Lithium , Minikous and Amnesty International .

1973 நவம்பர் 1 அன்று, லட்சத்தீவுகள், மினிகோய் மற்றும் அமிண்டிவி தீவுகள் ஆகிய பிரதேசங்களை ஒன்றிணைத்து இலட்சத்தீவுகள் என அழைக்கப்பட்டது.

After the liberation, on November 1, 1956, when these municipalities were re-established, the Lithuanians separated from the Lithuanian municipality, and a private union was established for the general illnesses. On the 1st of November 1973, the Lithium, Minikous, and Amnesty International were called the Targetes to comply with the requirements of Lithium, Minikous and Amnesty International.

In order to protect the main car bands coming from the Middle East to India, one of these famous sites, the UNS Dwarkasak, has been established in the Khaditi fire.

கிழக்கிலிருந்து

இந்தியாவுக்கு

அமைக்கப்பட்டது

Question: what famous site was established in the khaditi fire

ஐஎன்எஸ் டிவீரகாஷாக்

what famous site was established in the khaditi fire

Question: where is uns dwarkasak located

Question: where are the main car bands coming from

இந்தியாவுக்கு

where are the main car bands coming from

Question: why was uns dwarkasak established

முக்கிய கப்பல் பாதைகளைப் பாதுகாக்க

Question: where is the uns dwarkasak located

Question: what did the uns dwarkasak protect

முக்கிய கப்பல் பாதைகளைப்

In order to protect the main car bands coming from the Middle East to India , one of these famous sites , the UNS Dwarkasak , has been established in the Khaditi fire .

The balloon rate for thousands of men contains 946 houses for women. In 30 square kilometers of width targeted population numbers indicated a square kilometers of width 2,149 people lived. The average rate of female status is 91.85%, the average rate of men is 95.56%, the average rate of women is 87.95%.

இலட்சத்தீவுகளில்

வாழ்கின்றனர்

இம்மாநிலத்தின்

Lakshadweep Population 2011
As per details from Census 2011, Lakshadweep has population of 64 Thousands, an increase from figure of 60 Thousand in 2001 census. Total population of Lakshadweep as per 2011 census is 64,473 of which male and female are 33,123 and 31,350 respectively. In 2001, total population was 60,650 in which males were 31,131 while females were 29,519. The total population growth in this decade was 6.30 percent while in previous decade it was 17.19 percent. The population of Lakshadweep forms 0.01 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.01 percent.
Recently as per Lakshadweep census data, 83.47% houses are owned while 14.78% were rented. In all, 59.15% couples in Lakshadweep lived in single family. In 2011, 85.28% of Uttar Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 3.06% of Uttar Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Jio. 2.29% of family in Uttar Pradesh owned car while 38.39% owned two wheller. In few months we will also get details of election data for Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep Population 2022
As per projection, population of Lakshadweep in 2022 is .
Lakshadweep
The Lakshadweep group of islands is well known for the abundance of flora and fauna, and of course the water sports. Kavaratti is Lakshadweep's capital and Minicoy and Agatti Islands are the major establishments here. Agatti also has the only means of air travel available in Lakshadweep. The culture here is largely influenced by Kerala's, and their language is widely spoken along with the native Mahl. With such closeness to the oceanic gems, fish and coconuts are naturally aplenty here.
Lakshadweep is one of the seven union territories of India. It is also the establishment with the least population, according to Lakshadweep census of 2011, and thus ranks 35th, population wise. With only 32 kilometer square of area, it is also the Indian region having smallest area. With population of around 60000, living in an area that small, it has a high population density of over 2000. When it comes to population growth, Lakshadweep beats every other region with a positive growth rate, with minimum population increment rate of around 6. The rate has been reduced down from around 20%, as compared to census 2001.
Lakshadweep ranks second among the union territories of India with regards to the gender ratio. It boasts of more than 900 females for a 1000 males. If we were to look at the number of literate people, Lakshadweep has the highest percentage among all the other union territories. And the good news is literacy has been increasing in the last decade; especially in females. Although a very small region, Lakshadweep has made remarkable progress in terms of development and urbanization. And thus, it has almost 80 % of its population living in cities. Literacy has equally risen in both villages and cities. But, the population growth is more than 80% in urban land, while population in rural area is drastically depleting, which presents a contrast.
Capital City
While Kavaratti is the capital city of Lakshadweep state, largest remains Andrott as per census 2011.
The languages spoken in the Lakshadweep state includes Malayalam and English. In total Lakshadweep (LD) state comprises 1 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Lakshadweep state is LD.
Lakshadweep Literacy Rate 2011
Literacy rate in Lakshadweep has seen upward trend and is 91.85 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 95.56 percent while female literacy is at 87.95 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Lakshadweep stood at 86.66 percent of which male and female were 92.53 percent and 80.47 percent literate respectively.
In actual numbers, total literates in Lakshadweep stands at 52,553 of which males were 28,023 and females were 24,530.
Lakshadweep Density 2011
Total area of Lakshadweep is 30 sq. km. Density of Lakshadweep is 2,149 per sq km which is higher than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Lakshadweep was 1,895 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.
Lakshadweep Sex Ratio
Sex Ratio in Lakshadweep is 946 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 948 per 1000 males in Lakshadweep.
Lakshadweep 2022 Population
What is the population of Lakshadweep in 2022 ? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Lakshadweep was done in 2011 and next would be in 2021. But we can do projection of future Lakshadweep 2022 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.
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64.47 Thousand
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|2012
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64.66 Thousand
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|2013
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64.83 Thousand
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|2014
||65,008
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65.01 Thousand
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|2015
||65,181
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65.18 Thousand
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|2016
||65,350
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65.35 Thousand
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|2017
||65,516
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65.52 Thousand
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|2018
||65,680
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65.68 Thousand
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|2019
||65,840
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65.84 Thousand
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|2020
||65,998
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66.00 Thousand
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|2021
||66,153
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66.15 Thousand
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Question: how many people lived in square kilometers of width

how many people lived in square kilometers of width

Question: how many square kilometers of width targeted population numbers

how many square kilometers of width targeted population numbers

Question: 946 houses are for women in india because of what rate

946 houses are for women in india because of what rate

The balloon rate for thousands of men contains 946 houses for women . In 30 square kilometers of width targeted population numbers indicated a square kilometers of width 2,149 people lived . The average rate of female status is 91.85 % , the average rate of men is 95.56 % , the average rate of women is 87.95 % .

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Seven passenger ships- MV Amindivi,MV Arabian Sea, MV Bharat
Seema,MV Dweep Setu,MV Kavaratti,MV Lakshadweep Sea and MV Minicoy operate between
Cochin and Lakshadweep. The passage takes between 14 to 20 hours. The ships offer
different classes of accommodation; A/C Deluxe Class with two berth cabins, A/C
First Class with four berth cabins and Tourist Class with A/C seating. The ships
have cafeteria and snack bars, entertainment lounge, video shows and upper-deck
promenade etc in MV Kavaratti,MV lakshadweep Sea and MV Arabian Sea. A doctor is
available on call on board these ships. MV Amindivi and MV Minicoy also offers comfortable
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Cochin International Airport links Lakshadweep with the mainland.
Onward flights from Cochin are available to most of the airports in India and to
selected foreign destinations. Agatti is the only airport in Lakshadweep. Helicopter
transfer is available from Agatti to Kavaratti through out the year. The flight
from Cochin to Agatti takes approximately one hour thirty minutes. Flights operate
six days a week.
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While availing the various packages offered by SPORTS, excellent accommodation
is provided on the islands for tourists who stay overnight. The tourist cottages
are clean and well maintained. 46 bed capacity both air-conditioned and
non-air-conditioned cottages are available at Kadmat Island Beach Resort. On
southern uninhabited part of the Minicoy, 20 bed capacity cottages at Minicoy
Island are marketed by the SPORTS. SPORTS operates staying tour package called
Swaying Palm to the island based on the Minicoy Island Beach Resort. The
Kavaratti Island Beach Resort with 6 air-conditioned cottages with a capacity of
12 beds is managed by the SPORTS and staying tour package called Taratashi is
operated based on these cottages. One day Week End package to the island of
Kalpeni are also arranged and overnight stay at ship. Ship leaves
Kochi/Beypore/Mangalore on Saturday and returns back to Kochi/Beypore/Mangalore
on Monday morning. Sunday is spent on the island of Kalpeni with lot of water
sports activities. Day tourist package of Lakshadweep Samudram and Coral Reef
are operated onboard M.V Kavaratti and M.V Laksahdweep Sea. In these packages
accommodation is provided onboard the ship and tourists spend 3 days on 3
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போக்குவரத்து மற்றும் சுற்றுலா அகத்தி வானூர்தித் தளம் கொச்சி மற்றும் பெங்களூரு நகரங்களை வான் வழியாக இணைக்கிறது.

மேலும் ஆறு பயணி கப்பல்கள் கொச்சி துறைமுகத்துடன் கடல் வழியாக இணைக்கிறது.

Through the production of fat fat, fat refining factory and fat refining, the production of fat fat is increased since the deaths of fat are increased. The production of fat is increased by the production of fat. The towns and towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns, and the towns. Furthermore, it connects the passenger vehicles along the way with the pressure control.

Furthermore, it connects the passenger vehicles along the way with the pressure control.

வேண்டியுள்ளது

வெளிநாட்டுச்

இலட்சத்தீவின்

பகுதிகளுக்கு

மறுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது

Question: there is no such thing as what

allowing travelers to travel to the destination

பயணிகளும் இலட்சத் தீவுகளுக்கு சுற்றுலா செல்வதற்கு இந்திய அரசிடம் அனுமதி பெற வேண்டியுள்ளது . வெளிநாட்டுச் சுற்றுலாப் பயணிகள் இலட்சத்தீவின் சில பகுதிகளுக்கு சுற்றுலா அனுமதி மறுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது .

allowing travelers to travel to the destination

Question: what is there no such thing as allowing travelers to do

what is there no such thing as allowing travelers to do

Question: there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to where

there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to where

Question: what is there no such thing as allowing

பயணிகளும் இலட்சத் தீவுகளுக்கு சுற்றுலா செல்வதற்கு

Therefore , there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination , and there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination , and there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination .

In other parts of the water, the water is shrinked.

வேண்டியுள்ளது

வெளிநாட்டுச்

இலட்சத்தீவின்

பகுதிகளுக்கு

மறுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது

செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது

Question: what happens to water in some parts of the water

செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது

In other parts of the water, the water is shrinked.

what happens to water in some parts of the water

Question: what happens to the water in some parts of the water

செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது .

what happens to the water in some parts of the water

Question: is there no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination

no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination

no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination

is there no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination

In other parts of the water , the water is shrinked .

பங்கராம் தீவு தவிர மற்ற பகுதிகளில் மதுபானம் அருந்த தடை செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது.

Therefore, there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination, and there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination, and there is no such thing as allowing travelers to travel to the destination. In other parts of the water, the water is shrinked.

In other parts of the water, the water is shrinked.