Pondicherry

Pondicherry

Pondicherry a Union Territory of India and the former capital of French territories in India was established in 1674 by Francois Martin. The town lies on the coast of Tamil Nadu. Its ancient history dates back to the Vedic era; the Romans traded here and so the Dutch and Danish, but it was the French – who purchased the town in the late 17th century, only relinquishing their h...