Ideal Duration: 15-30 minutes
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nearest Airport: $name, Pondicherry
Nearest Railway Station: Puducherry
Statue built in the memory of Dupleix, Governor-General of French India. It's situated in Duppuypet, Puducherry. He was from a wealthy family and came to India and entitled as named a member of the superior council of Puducherry. He has made great business aptitude in addition to his official duties. He has made large ventures on his account and has acquired a fortune. In 1730 he was made superintendent of French affairs in Chandernagore. The town prospered under his administration and grew into great importance.When the city of Madras has capitulated to the French following the Battle of Madras in 1746 then Dupleix opposed the restoration of the town to the British. And violated the treaty signed by La Bourdonnais. He has added much to Pondicherry's development.
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