Named after Prince Mauritius Van Nassau, the stadtholder of Holland, Mauritius was first discovered by the Arabs in 975 AD, then in between 1507and 1513, by Portuguese. Mauritius’ wealthy history can significantly be classified into three periods as Pre 20th century history, Modern history and recent history.
Pre-20th century History :
The Arabs sailors were the first people to discover Mauritius in the 9th century. After a short while the Arabs sailors did not find any interest in the island, and in the year 1507 the Portuguese adventurers discovered Mauritius again. The Portuguese sailor Fernandez Pereira first called the Island as Cerne and also explored Rodrigues and Reunion the Mascarenes at the same time after the name of Pero Mascarenhas a Portuguese captain. After the discovery of Mauritius the Portuguese were not interested in settling on the island but as they need to be made trade with India, preferred to settle along the Mozambique coast. The Dutch were also very much powerful in the region. They made numerous settlements in the East and also established a first reside under the Dutch East India Company. In the second half of the 18th century, Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, became a free trading ground and shelter for corsairs.
Modern History :
In 1929 economic crisis has been seen in Mauritius due to the development of sweet beetroot sugar in Europe. As a result of which Mauritian Rupee was introduced in 1934. After the creation of first political (Labor) party in 1936, Mauritius has undergone a rustic change in case socio-economic and political development. In 1948 this labor party wins its first election. The island became an independent country in 1968. In the second half of the 20th Century the reforms brought to the economy of Mauritius which proceeds towards the economic explosion after 1982. Mauritius gains the position of Republic in the year 1992. The governor, representative of the Queen of England, is named President of the Republic.
Recent History :
The clash between the Creole population and the Indo-Mauritian majority was busted out in 1999. As a result of which riots broke out across the island, especially in Port Louis region. So long as the political field is concerned, Paul Berenger became the first non-Indian prime minister in 2003. Mauritius long establishing customary industries of sugar, tea, tobacco and textiles comes to an end in those days. It has been replaced by IT, banking and tourism to guarantee its long-term economic feasibility.
