Originally founded as a homeland for the countrys Anglo Indian community, McCluskieganj was once a bustling town of about 400 Anglo-Indian families. Now, its home to just a handful of them. And those who remain are tired of being treated as museum exhibits for the world outside. Thats why Uncle Bryan is livid.

Where is Anglo Indian in India?

Anglo-Indians tend to identify as people of India, rather than of a specific region of India such as the Punjab or Bengal. 2 August is celebrated as World Anglo Indian Day. During the centuries that Britain was in India, the children born to unions between British men and Indian women began to form a new community.

Where do Anglo-Indians come from?

The Anglo-Indian community in India is mostly urban and Christian and traces its origin to the earliest contact between Europe and India, ultimately to 1498, when Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama landed at Calicut (now Kozhikode) on the Malabar Coast of southwestern India.

Where do Anglo-Indians live in Bangalore?

A large number of Anglo-Indians are said to have lived in Austin town, a suburb of the Bangalore Cantonment. Anglo Indians are also said to have lived in other suburbs within Bangalore Cantonment such as Richmond Town and Langford Town.

Which city is known as Paris of India?

Jaipur Jaipur is a historic city in India with two famous nicknames, Paris of India and the more popular one Pink City.

Why are the 2 Anglo-Indian members in Lok Sabha?

This right was secured from Jawaharlal Nehru by Frank Anthony, the first and long-time president of the All India Anglo-Indian Association. The community was represented by two members. This was done because the community had no native state of its own.