📍 Lakshadweep, India

Andrott Island (Androth)

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Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Andrott Island (Androth)

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Ancient Buddhist Archaeological Ruins

Archaeological Site, Andrott Island, Lakshadweep 682551

Archaeological excavations on Andrott have unearthed remains of pre-Islamic Buddhist culture dating to the 6th and 7th centuries CE, including coral stone stupa bases, broken head carvings, and early pottery. These artifacts prove that Lakshadweep lay along the ancient maritime trade routes between India, Arabia, and Sri Lanka.

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Tomb of Saint Hazrat Ubaidullah (Jumaat Mosque)

Jumaat Mosque, Andrott Island, Lakshadweep 682551

The Jumaat Mosque at Andrott houses the revered mausoleum of Saint Hazrat Ubaidullah, who shipwrecked on the island in 661 CE and introduced Islam to the archipelago. The mosque is revered throughout Lakshadweep, featuring fine timber carvings, Arabic calligraphy, and peaceful whitewashed archways.

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