Which Colonial Power Sold the Nicobar Islands to Britain in 1868? Denmark

Denmark ended its colonial presence in India by selling the rights to the Nicobar Islands to the British on October 16, 1868.

Denmark had held Tranquebar (Tharangambadi) and the Nicobars since the 17th century but withdrew to focus on Atlantic interests. The sale formalized British control over the Andaman & Nicobar chain.