Mango

The fruit Mango, of the tree Mangifera indica, is one of the most widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world. This juicy, delicious fruit is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D. In India there are hundreds of varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours etc. Mangoes have been cultivated in India since time immemorial. The famous Indian poet Kalidasa sang its praises. King Alexander relished its taste, as did the Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang. Akbar, the Moghal emperor planted over 100,000 mango trees. The fruit Mango is regarded as the National Fruit of India. The fruit Mango is one of the most widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world. This juicy, delicious fruit is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D. In India there are hundreds of varieties of mangoes, in different sizes, shapes and colours etc. The famous Indian poet Kalidasa sang its praises. King Alexander relished its taste, as did the Chinese traveller Hieun Tsang. Akbar, the Moghal emperor planted over 100,000 mango trees in Darbhanga, known as Lakhi Bagh.

Mango is the main fruit of Asia and this fruit has developed its own importance all over the world. Being a useful and delicious fruit, it was the part of culture and religion since long time. Besides its fine taste and good qualities, it is called as the king of fruits. Mango, Mangifera indica, is the natural fruit of India and since long; it is the choicest fruit in India and abroad. This fruit has been in cultivation in India sub-continent for well over 4000 years and has been the favorite of the kings and commoners because of its nutritive value, taste, attractive fragrance and health promoting qualities and now it is recognized as one of the best fruits in the world market. Historical and philological facts bear that M. indica has been introduced to the archipelagic regions of India from the mainland.

The mango tree, Mangifera Indica, is native to south Asia, by eastern India. It is a member of the Anacardiaceous family and is a distant relative of the pistachio and cashew trees. The plant has been highly honored and exalted in its native land from time immemorial and today is considered one of the most popular fruits in the world. Since the mango seed is too big to be carried by water or wind, historians believe that Persian traders carried mango seeds with them to the Middle East. During the 16th century, the sea-faring Portuguese introduced the mango to Africa, who then took their tasty cargo to Brazil in the 1700s.