About Arunachal Pradesh - History Geography Festival Culture
History of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the Orchid State of India or the Paradise of the Botanists. When the name is literally translates it means "land of the dawn-lit mountains". According to Kalika purana and Mahabharata, this region was known as Prabhu Mountains where sage Parashuram washed away sins, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom, the sage Vyasa meditated and Lord Krishna married his consort Rukmini. During British rule, they were many border issues, Sir Henry McMahon, gave a 550 miles boundary line as solution which was later rejected by the Chinese. Arunachal Pradesh was formerly known as North-East Frontier Agency. It got it present name on 20th January 1972 and it became Union Territory, which later became state on 20th February 1987.
Geography of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh is situated on the most north-eastern position in India. It is neighbouring Assam and Nagaland. It shares international borders with Bhutan, Burma and China. The Kameng, the Lohit, the Subansiri, the Siang and the Tirap are the important rivers in the state. Arunachal Pradesh is spread in an area of 83743 sq kms making it the 15th largest state in the country.
Government and Administration of Arunachal Pradesh
For administration purpose Arunachal Pradesh is divided into 19 districts. All India Trinamool Congress is one of the major political parties in the state. The first Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly consisting of 33 members was formed on 4th March 1978, which lasted not more than 20 months. Arunachal Pradesh legislative assembly consists of 60 seats. Arunachal Pradesh contributes two members to the Indian Assembly.