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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of the Maldives is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and surrounding areas in South Asia and the Indian Ocean.The Maldives is formed of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1,194 islands.. Historically, the Maldives has held strategic importance due to its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean. [1] The Maldives' nearest neighbors are the ...
  2. maldivestourism.net

    In 1153, the Maldives embraced Islam, a significant historical event that profoundly influenced the culture, traditions, and governance of the islands. 1558: Portuguese Invasion. In 1558, the Portuguese invaded the Maldives, marking the beginning of European colonial influence in the region. This period saw a struggle for control over the ...
  3. factsanddetails.com

    The Maldives have been independent most of its history. The exceptions of the brief period between 1556 and 1578 when it was under Portuguese rule and from 1887 to 1965 when it was British protectorate, but even then local sultans ruled and had a great deal of say in local governing. The Maldives became a fully independent state on July 26, 1965.
  4. travel-4-fun.com

    Jan 6, 2025In conclusion, the history of the Maldives dates back over 2000 years, but written records and significant artifacts only begin to appear in the 9th or 10th century CE. The British had the greatest influence on the Maldives, and as for tourism, the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of the beginning of global tourism to the Maldives in 2022.
  5. worldofhistorycheatsheet.com

    Jul 19, 2024The British period brought some modernization, but the traditional way of life largely continued. Independence and Modern History Independence: The Maldives gained full independence from Britain on July 26, 1965. The sultanate continued until 1968 when a national referendum resulted in the establishment of a republic.
  6. onthisday.com

    2004-08-13 Black Friday crackdown by the Maldivian National Security Service on a peaceful protest in the capital city of Malé, Maldives Boxing Day Tsunami 2004-12-26 A 9.3 magnitude earthquake creates a tsunami, causing devastation in Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives, and the edges of the Indian Ocean, killing ...
  7. whereismaldives.com

    The ancient sultanate of the Maldives lasted for 853 years up to the 1950s when there was a brief formation of a Republic and a reversion to the sultanate by popular demand, finally ending on 11th November 1968 when a referendum established the second republic that exists to date.Throughout the history of the sultanate there were feuds between the royal houses for the "singa sana" or the ...
  8. maldives-paradise.com

    Feb 19, 2024Nestled in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean lies a gem of the South Asian region - the Maldives. This archipelago nation, consisting of 26 atolls and over 1,000 coral islands, boasts a rich and enigmatic history that stretches back over thousands of years. From its early settlement to its colonial encounters and eventual
  9. SunOnline International

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    The first chapter of the history of the Maldives begins with the formation of the islands which make up the Maldivian archipelago. According to academic researches, this process began approximately 225 million years ago. ... During the said period, Africa and Madagascar became separate from India, due to plate tectonics, and the plate on which ...
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  1. History of the Maldives

    The history of the Maldives is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent and surrounding areas in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is formed of 26 natural atolls, comprising 1,194 islands. Historically, the Maldives has held strategic importance due to its location on the major marine routes of the Indian Ocean. The Maldives' nearest neighbors are the British Indian Ocean Territory, Sri Lanka, and India. The United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, and some Indian kingdoms have had cultural and economic ties with the Maldives for centuries. In addition to these countries, Maldivians also traded with Aceh and many other kingdoms in what is now Indonesia and Malaysia. Specifically, the Maldives provided the primary source of cowrie shells, which were then used as currency throughout Asia and parts of the East African coast. Most likely, the Maldives were influenced by the Kalingas of ancient India. Wikipedia

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