Which island had an influx of nearly 250000 indentured laborers from South Asia during the nineteenth century?

During the nineteenth century, Mauritius experienced an influx of nearly 250000 indentured laborers from South Asia, primarily from India. These laborers were brought to the island to work on sugar plantations, following the abolition of slavery in 1835. The indentured labor system involved contracts that bound workers to specific employers for a set period of time, often under harsh working conditions. The influx of South Asian laborers had a profound impact on the demographics and cultural landscape of Mauritius, shaping its modern-day society.