Tripura

Tripura is a state in North-east India. The capital is Agartala and the main languages spoken are Bengali and Kakborok.

Area: 10,492 km² Population: 2.8 million (1991).

History

Tripura used to be a royal state before independence. As a revolt against the monarchic rule, the Ganamukti Parishad movement was launched. The movement was victorious and Tripura was integrated with India. It heavily affected by partition and its population now consists of Bengalis (most of whom came as refugees from East Pakistan after independence) living side by side with the native tribal population.

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