Diu is a city in Diu district in the union territory of Daman and Diu, India. It was the location of the pivotal Battle of Diu in 1509 between Portugal and a combined force of Turkey, Egypt, Venice, the Republic of Ragusa (now known as Dubrovnik) and the then Sultan of Gujarat, Mahmud Begada.

Diu District is an island lying off the south coast of Gujarat's Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. It has an area of 40 km², and a population of 44,110 (2001 census). The town of Diu lies at the eastern end of the island, and is known for its fortress and old Portuguese Cathedral. It is also a fishing town. The village of Ghoghla, which lies on the mainland opposite the eastern end of the island, is also part of the union territory. Note that in Google Maps you can find Diu with the name of Dangarvadi.

History

In 1535 Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, concluded a defensive alliance with the Portuguese against the Mughal emperor Humayun, and allowed the Portuguese to construct the Diu Fort and maintain a garrison on the island. The alliance quickly unravelled, and attempts by the Sultans to oust the Portuguese from Diu between 1537 and 1546 failed. The Siege of Diu by the Ottoman Empire in 1538 was unsuccessful to repel the Portuguese. The fortress, completed by Dom João de Castro after the siege of 1545, still stands. The island was occupied by the Indian military on 19 December 1961.

Geography and climate

Diu is located at . The island is at sea level and covers an area of 38.8 km². The climate is cool and dry, with an average annual rainfall of 700 mm.

Tourism

The tourist season spans September to May. Recommended clothing are cottons in summer, light woolens in winter. The languages spoken in Diu include Gujarati, English, Hindi, and Portuguese. Local transport is available from Una (Gujarat). Tourist destinations include the nearby Nagoa beach. An exciting past time is the boat ride to a light house, in the middle of the sea. There is also a very ancient Lord Shiva's Temple located on the "Gangeswar" coast. Old Diu has some very interesting architecture that can be seen from the island's streets. This includes the old fort, the church, and the museum, which all have a strong Portuguese feel. Jet Airways services the island from the mainland, landing at Diu Airport.Diu is the place of real fun one cannot hide thier happiness on the coast. the coast is full of amusement there are many water rides too here like parasailing boatriding jetskies. Foriegners too cometo this place. we can't tell the tourism season but the beach has good rush of tourist all the 365 days.The foreigners/tourists ought to see the 400 years old church built by portugese in 1600 AD.diu is not far away from other tourism places so when the people come to visit any another place the take visit to dui also.The speciallity of this place is that there is no any skyscraper or high building rather than the fort. For more information, visit Diu Tourism's official website Or visit Tourism Information on Diu Many people confuse Diu with Daman. Although people refer to them together, they are different places (approximately 662 km kilometres from each other). in the early of XVIth century, in Braun et Hogenberg, 1600]]

Demographics

India census, Diu had a population of 21,576. Males constitute 46% of the population and females 54%. Diu has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 63.3% male literacy is 81% and, female literacy is 69%. In Diu, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References

Further reading

Andrada (undated). The Life of Dom John de Castro: The Fourth Vice Roy of India. Jacinto Freire de Andrada. Translated into English by Peter Wyche. (1664). Henry Herrington, New Exchange, London. Facsimilie edition (1994) AES Reprint, New Delhi. ISBN 81-206-0900-X.

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Finishing moves

*As The Undertaker

*Chokeslam

*Hell's Gate (Modified gogoplata) – 2008–present

*Last Ride (Elevated powerbomb)

Fujiwara armbar

Old School (Arm twist ropewalk chop)

Paul Bearer

"The Deadman"

"The Demon of Death Valley"

"The Conscience of the WWE"

Taunts

Slashing his own throat with the right hand, signalling for a tombstone piledriver (signifying that the end is near for the opponent)

Victory pose: Kneeling after winning a match to signify his dominance in the ring (1990–'96: also raised his hand towards Paul Bearer and the urn while kneeling; 2004-onwards: takes his tongue out in demonic fashion and looks towards his opponent or just the crowd)

* Rolling his eye-balls above to intimidate opponents (usually done after removing his hat during his entrance)

* Raising his right-hand after victory (2000-onwards: adopted during the American Bad Ass gimmick)

Quotes

Rest in Peace (1990–'99; 2004-onwards) (also led to a Rest in Peace match with Giant Gonzales at SummerSlam 1993)

This is My Yard (2000–2003: during the American Bad Ass and Big Evil persona)

I'll Make you Famous (2000–2003: during the American Bad Ass and Big Evil persona)

Entrance themes

*"Miracle Man" by Ozzy Osbourne (NJPW)

*"China White" by Scorpions (NWA/WCW)

*"The Grim Reaper" by Jim Johnston (WWF)

*"Graveyard Symphony" by Jim Johnston (WWF; 1995–1998)

*"Dark Side" by Jim Johnston (WWF; 1998–1999)

*"Ministry" by Jim Johnston (WWF; 1999)

*"American Bad Ass" by Kid Rock (WWF; 2000)

*"Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)" by Limp Bizkit (WWF/WWE; 2000–2003)

*"Dead Man by Jim Johnston (WWF; 2002)

*"Big Evil" by Jim Johnston (2002)

*"You're Gonna Pay" by Jim Johnston (WWF/WWE; 2002–2003)

*"" by Jim Johnston (WWE; 2004–present)

Championships and accomplishments

Pro Wrestling Illustrated

PWI Feud of the Year (1991) vs. The Ultimate Warrior

PWI Match of the Year (1998) vs. Mankind in a Hell in a Cell match at King of the Ring

PWI Match of the Year (2009)vs. Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania XXV

*PWI Match of the Year (2009) vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXVI

PWI ranked him #2 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2002

PWI ranked him #21 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003

United States Wrestling Association

USWA Unified World Heavyweight Championship (2 time)

World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)

WWF/E Championship (4 times)

WWF Hardcore Championship (1 time)

WWF Tag Team Championship (7 times) – with Steve Austin (1), The Big Show (3), The Rock (1) and Kane (1)

*Royal Rumble (2007)

*Slammy Award for WWF's Greatest Hit (1996) Sucking Diesel into the abyss

*Slammy Award for Best Tattoo (1997)

*Slammy Award for Best Entrance Music (1997)

*Slammy Award for Star of the Highest Magnitude (1997)

*Slammy Award for Match of the Year (2009) vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXV

*Slammy Award for Moment of the Year (2010) vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXVI

*Undefeated at Wrestlemania (18-0)

The WWE ranked him at # 2 in their list of "Top 50 Superstars of all Time", behind Shawn Michaels who was ranked # 1. However, the list has been disputed and criticized by several WWE Hall of Famers including Jim Ross and Stone Cold Steve Austin on their Twitter accounts.

Wrestling Observer Newsletter

*5 Star Match (1997) vs. Shawn Michaels in a Hell in a Cell at .

*Best Gimmick (1990–1994)

*Best Heel (1991)

*Feud of the Year (2007) vs. Batista

*Match of the Year (2009) vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXV

*Most Overrated (2001)

*Readers' Least Favorite Wrestler (2001)

*Worst Feud of the Year (1993) vs. Giant González

*Worst Worked Match of the Year (2001) with Kane vs. KroniK at Unforgiven

*Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2004)

The Mirror ranked The Undertaker's Wrestlemania undefeated streak as the 7th greatest winning streak in sports, and it was the only ranked streak from professional wrestling.

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WrestleMania record

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References

External links

WWE profile

The Undertaker at Online World of Wrestling

Personas of the Undertaker article at Wrestling Wikia

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