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A comprehensive overview of the history of Sri Lanka from prehistory to the present, covering the arrival of Prince Vijaya, the introduction of Buddhism, the colonial periods, the civil war and the republic status. Learn about the chronicles, the kingdoms, the wars, the rebellions and the cultural influences that shaped Sri Lanka.
Learn about the cultural, political, and religious history of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, from its prehistoric origins to the present day. Explore the influences of India, Europe, and Asia on the island's civilization and identity.
3 dni temu · Sri Lanka possesses a historical tradition preserved in written form by Buddhist chroniclers. The earliest of the extant chronicles is the Dipavamsa (“Island’s Chronicle”), compiled probably by Buddhist nuns in the 4th century ce .
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3 dni temu · Sri Lanka, island country lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural interaction between Sri Lanka and India from ancient times. Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain in 1948.
Sri Lanka's documented history goes back 3,000 years, with evidence of prehistoric human settlements dating back 125,000 years. [14] The earliest known Buddhist writings of Sri Lanka, known collectively as the Pali Canon, date to the fourth Buddhist council, which took place in 29 BCE.
31 sie 2022 · Learn how Sri Lanka became a focus of European attention and control from the 15th to the 19th century. Explore the conflicts, alliances, and trade between the Portuguese, Dutch, English, and local kingdoms.
18 lis 2019 · A chronology of key events in the history of Sri Lanka from the fifth century BC to the present day.
