National Fruit of India-The 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 in Darbhanga, known as Lakhi Bagh (India).