Verstehen · Kapitel 7
History of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's history is as multifaceted as the island itself: 2,500 years of Buddhist civilization, centuries of European colonial rule, a devastating civil war, the tsunami disaster, and an economic crisis — and despite everything, a society that has repeatedly risen up.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Sinhalese Kingdoms (500 BC – 1505)
The documented history of Sri Lanka begins with the arrival of Prince Vijaya from North India in the 5th century BC — t…
2
Colonial Period: Portuguese, Dutch, British (1505–1948)
Three European powers controlled Sri Lanka in succession — each left deep marks that are still visible today. Portugues…
3
The Civil War (1983–2009)
Sri Lanka's 26-year civil war between the Sinhalese government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE, "Tamil T…
4
Tsunami (2004) & Economic Crisis (2022)
Two other disasters have shaken Sri Lanka in recent times — and both have left a lasting impact on the country. Tsunami…
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