Andaman And Nicobar Islands, History
The name Nicobar probably is derived from Nakkavaram (�Land of the Naked�). As with the Andamans, the Nicobars are located along a line of ancient trade routes. At various periods beginning in the 17th century, France, Denmark, Austria, and Great Britain all had obscure rights to the islands. In 1869 the Danes relinquished their claims to the British, who subsequently governed
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