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Where is Darjeeling in which state?
West Bengal
Darjeeling/State
Darjiling, also spelled Darjeeling, Tibetan Dorje-ling, city, extreme northern West Bengal state, northeastern India. It lies about 305 miles (490 km) north of Kolkata (Calcutta), at an elevation of about 7,000 feet (2,100 metres) above sea level.
Is Darjeeling in Nepal or India?
The History of Darjeeling covers the history of Darjeeling town and its adjoining hill areas belonging to Sikkim, but eventually part of British India so now in the Indian state of West Bengal, which is intertwined with the history of Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Bengal and Great Britain.
Which country does Darjeeling belong to?
India
| Darjeeling | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Darjeeling |
| Settled | 1815, Treaty of Sugauli |
Which state capital is Darjeeling?
state of West Bengal
It was the summer capital of India during the British rule in India when Calcutta was the capital of India. Darjeeling is now a district in the state of West Bengal in India. It has three hill subdivisions – Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong.
Was Darjeeling part of Nepal?
in 1835, Darjeeling formed a part of Sikkim and for a brief period of Nepal.
Which language is spoken in Darjeeling?
Nepali, Hindi, Bengali and English are the prevailing languages of Darjeeling. Nepali is the dominant language in the hills, spoken by more than 90% of the people in Darjeeling, Kurseong and Mirik subdivisions, although most hill inhabitants are not from Khas communities.
Is Darjeeling a part of Nepal?
With the intervention of the British, the Gorkhas were prevented from turning the whole of Sikkim into a province of Nepal and Sikkim (including the present District of Darjeeling) was retained as a buffer state between Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.
What is the language of Darjeeling?
Is Darjeeling safe for couples?
There won’t be any problem.
What is the difference between Gorkha and Nepali?
Indian Gorkhas (Bharatiya Gorkha), also known as Nepali Indians, are Nepali language-speaking Indian citizens. The term “Indian Gorkha” is used to differentiate the ethnic Gorkha citizens of India from the citizens of Nepal. Nepali language is included in the eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution.