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What were the contributions of Tamils in constructing the country Mauritius?
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- Many Tamils were brought from, in, and around Puducherry from 1731 AD(CE).
- Generally, slaves who lived here were mere labourers but, Tamils went there as skilled labourers and artisans.
- The Tamils helped the French make this island suitable to live in and to construct many buildings.
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