It is believed that the name Andaman is derived from the name of Hindu God Lord Hanuman, who was known as Handuman to Malay people. These islands are thought to be home to oldest tribes in the world even before the recorded history. The Great Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas, and Sentinatese are among the earliest indigenous tribes on these islands. Andaman and Nicobar islands have come under the rule of both British and Japanese.The first settlement of British took place in the year 1789. The most famous evidence of their rule that was left behind, is the Cellular Jail in the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Port Blair. Though some part of it got destroyed, a large part of it still stands, reminding us of the freedom fighters and the revolts for Indian independence.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is home to people of all faiths - Hindus, Muslims and Christians; and of all languages like Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi and Nicobari. They all live in complete peace and harmony with inspiring tolerance towards each other's religion.
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