B and JC: Would this help? http://indiannavy.nic.in/Milan%202008_files/Page2565.htm Much before the British occupation there was: http://www.andaman.org/BOOK/reprints/thangaraj/rep-thangaraj.htm
Regards, I. Nunes From: Bosco D <bos...@canada.com> To: goa...@goanet.org Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [Goanet] Does anybody know the answer to this question? -----Original Message----- From: J. Colaco < jc> > So, I asked the following question: How did the Andaman Islands > become part of India? RESPONSE: This looks like a trick question......nevertheless.....my earliest recollections lead me to Mr. Kureekat, bless his soul. I believe the Cholas or Cheras went over for a boat ride back in the 10th or 11th century. Subsequently during WWII the Indian army deployed there before the Japs arrived. I could be mistaken.....but I am having a good run for the past couple of days on stuff that happened at school. Back in the day....I don't think anybody arriving at any islands around the world began hugging and kissing the locals on alighting from the abgoat!! Oh....they do that now....especially when the local is pouring rum into a coconut, eh!!! So, what gives with your question??? - B
