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What is the special name of Darjeeling?
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, it is fondly known as the Land of the Celestial Thunderbolt. Darjeeling is synonymous with tea plantations and the toy tra. Luring attractions and the salubrious weather of the town make it one of the most charming hill stations in India.
What is Gorkhaland issue?
The Gorkhaland movement is a campaign to create a separate state of India in the Gorkhaland region of West Bengal for the Nepali speaking Gorkha people.
Why is Darjeeling so famous?
It is noted for its tea industry, its views of the world’s third-highest mountain Kangchenjunga, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Who gifted Darjeeling to the British?
After the Anglo-Gorkha War, Nepal ceded one-third of it territories to the British under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty, which included the land area between the Mechi and Teesta Rivers. On 10 February 1817, the British returned the land area between the Mechi and Teesta to the Sikkimese Chogyal under the Treaty of Titalia.
Which Indian city is called the Queen of Hills?
Mussoorie
Mussoorie is popularly known as The Queen of the Hills….Mussoorie.
| Mussoorie Mansūrī | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): Queen of the Mountains; Queen of the Hills | |
| Mussoorie Location in Uttarakhand, India | |
| Coordinates:30.45°N 78.08°ECoordinates:30.45°N 78.08°E | |
| Country | India |
What is the history of Darjeeling demand for Gorkhaland?
The demand of Darjeeling as a separate administrative region dates back to 1907. But, the term “ Gorkhaland ” was coined recently, in the 1980s, by Subhash Ghising, the founder of Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF).
What is special about the people of Gorkhaland?
Gorkhaland is mainly composed of the Nepali-speaking people of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and other hilly districts of West-Bengal. The people belonging to these areas have ethical, cultural and language differences with the Bengali community of West-Bengal.
What is the main reason for the separate Gorkhaland movement?
The main reason for the separate Gorkhaland movement is due to the differences in ethnicity, culture and language. The people of Nepali-Indian Gorkha ethnic origin on the Northern part of West Bengal demands a state on basis of their cultural identity, which is very different from Bengali culture.
What is the difference between Nepali and Gorkhaland?
Gorkhaland consists of Nepali-speaking people of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and other hilly districts of West-Bengal. The people belonging to these areas have ethical, cultural and language differences with the Bengali community of West-Bengal.