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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The known and sometimes formally documented history of Mauritius begins with its possible discovery by Austronesians (not documented) ... Malay, African and Malagasy labourers, but ultimately, it was India which supplied the much needed laborers to Mauritius. This period of intensive use of Indian labour took place during British rule, ...
  2. britannica.com

    Jan 15, 2025A tentative agreement between Mauritius and Britain, reached in October 2024 but not yet finalized, would recognize Mauritius's claim. Early history and colonial administration. Mauritius was long uninhabited, though it was probably known to Arab seafarers from the 10th century or earlier. It was visited by the Portuguese in the early 16th ...
  3. mauritiusnow.com

    The Dutch period (1598-1710) In 1598, a Dutch squadron, under the orders of Admiral Wybrand Van Warwyck, landed at Grand Port and named the island after Prince Maurits van Nassau, the stadtholder (or governor) of Holland. ... Given the varied history of Mauritius, there is an abundance of museums and cultural points of interest to visit during ...
  4. infoilemaurice.com

    History of Mauritius under the Dutch period. The Dutch led by Wybrant Warwijk first visited the country in 1598 and renamed the island after Mauritius of Nassau, the Prince of Orange.During the first years after the arrival of the Dutch, they regularly visited the country and enjoyed the raw materials such as ebony and wild animals such as pigs, turtles, the famous Dodo and goats.
  5. mauritiusindianocean.com

    The Dutch period (1598-1710) in Mauritius marks a significant era in the history of Mauritius. During this time, Mauritius was known as "Mauritius" by the Dutch, who were the first Europeans to visit the island. The Dutch East India Company established a settlement on the island in 1638 and named it after Prince Maurice van Nassau.
  6. vintagemauritius.org

    1814 - Mauritius, Seychelles and Rodrigues ceded to Britain under Treaty of Paris. 1834 - British abolish slavery. It is phased out on the island under a transition period known as "apprenticeship". 1835 - Indentured labour system introduced. In subsequent decades hundreds of thousands of workers arrive from India.
  7. nationalarchives.govmu.org

    The island took its former name of Mauritius, and English became the official language. However, according to the Treaty of Paris, the population was to keep its language, its religion and its laws. This is the reason why French is still widely spoken, despite the fact that the British ruled the island for 158 years.
  8. nationalarchives.govmu.org

    The National Archives got its official recognition under the British administration. The first Colonial Archivist was appointed in 1815. For the major part of the British period however, the Archives remained an associated Department of the Registrar General, and it did not have enough power to operate as a fully autonomous body.
  9. nykdaily.com

    The perceived history of Mauritius starts with its exploration by Arabs, followed by Europeans and its presence on maps in the early 16th century. ... Malay, African and Malagasy laborers, but ultimately, it was India which supplied the much-needed laborers to Mauritius. This period of intensive use of Indian labor took place during British ...
  10. escalemaurice.com

    Dutch Period (1598-1710): The Dutch were the first Europeans to establish a settlement on the island in 1638, naming it after their ruler Maurice of Nassau. They abandoned the island in 1710 due to cyclones and the lack of economic prospects. ... Mauritius, with its captivating history, vibrant culture, and natural beauty, stands as a testament ...
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  1. History of Mauritius

    The known and sometimes formally documented history of Mauritius begins with its possible discovery by Austronesians under the Austronesian expansion from pre-Han Taiwan, circa 1500 to 1000 BC, and then by Arabs, followed by Portuguese and its appearance on European maps in the early 16th century. Mauritius was successively colonized by the Netherlands, France and Great Britain, and became independent on 12 March 1968. Wikipedia

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