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The British Conquest of Sri Lanka

Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 60 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The British Conquest of Sri Lanka written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveiling Sri Lanka's Colonial Legacy: A Journey Through British Rule (1795-1948) This comprehensive series delves into the fascinating yet complex history of Sri Lanka under British rule, spanning from the late 18th century to its independence in 1948. Explore the dramatic events that unfolded, from the initial conquest to the rise of a powerful plantation economy and the subsequent struggles for self-determination. Chapter 1: Setting the Stage - Embark on a historical voyage, understanding Sri Lanka's rich pre-colonial past and the arrival of European powers vying for control of the strategically located island nation. Chapter 2: The Foot in the Door (1795-1802) - Witness the power struggles of the European colonial era as the British strategically maneuver to gain a foothold in Sri Lanka, capitalizing on European turmoil. Chapter 3: Kandyan Resistance and Consolidation (1802-1818) - Dive deeper into the valiant resistance of the Kandyan kingdom against British domination and the eventual unification of Sri Lanka under British rule. Chapter 4: Establishing the Colonial System (1818-1848) - Uncover the transformation of Sri Lanka into a British Crown Colony, analyzing the administrative structures, legal reforms, and their impact on the island's social and economic fabric. Chapter 5: The Rise of the Plantation Economy (1848-1886) - Explore the dramatic shift towards a plantation-based economy, focusing on the rise and fall of coffee and the introduction of Tamil migrant labor, a defining feature of Sri Lanka's demographics. Chapter 6: Infrastructure Development and Social Change (1848-1900) - Examine the development of transportation networks, the introduction of a Western education system, and the social transformations that reshaped Sri Lankan society. Chapter 7: The Coffee Crisis and the Shift to Tea (1886-1914) - Learn about the devastating coffee leaf rust and the subsequent rise of tea as the dominant cash crop, analyzing its impact on Sri Lanka's economy and social landscape. Chapter 8: Self-Governance Movements and World War I (1900-1918) - Witness the rise of self-governance movements like those led by Anagarika Dharmapala and the Ceylon National Congress, alongside the impact of World War I on Sri Lanka. Chapter 9: Constitutional Developments and the Interwar Period (1919-1939) - Explore the introduction of the Donoughmore Constitution, granting limited self-government, the rise of new political parties, and the social and economic realities of the interwar period. Chapter 10: World War II and the Road to Independence (1939-1948) - Delve into the final chapter of British rule, analyzing the impact of World War II and the growing nationalist movement that ultimately led to Sri Lanka's independence in 1948. Uncover the hidden stories, political battles, and social transformations that shaped Sri Lanka during this critical period. This series provides valuable insights for anyone interested in Sri Lankan history, colonialism, and the enduring legacy of the British Raj.

Ceylon Under the British

Author : G.C. Mendis
Publisher : Asian Educational Services
ISBN 13 : 9788120619302
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Ceylon Under the British written by G.C. Mendis and published by Asian Educational Services. This book was released on 2005 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the period, 1796-1948.

Ceylon Under the British

Author : Garrett Champness Mendis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ceylon Under the British written by Garrett Champness Mendis and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dutch and British Colonial Intervention in Sri Lanka, 1780-1815

Author : Alicia Schrikker
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047418999
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Dutch and British Colonial Intervention in Sri Lanka, 1780-1815 written by Alicia Schrikker and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-03-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the colonial intervention in Sri Lanka at the end of the eighteenth century, when British rule replaced Dutch rule on the island. It focuses on the local reforms in the Dutch administration and policymaking on the island prior to the take-over and the various ways in which the British colonial government dealt with the Dutch legacy. Native agency in the colonial state formation process, the influence of the revolutions that swayed Europe at the time and changes in Dutch and British colonial exploitation are addressed respectively in an effort to characterize the transition of colonial regimes in Asia during this revolutionary era.

The Muslims of Sri Lanka Under the British Rule

Author : M. N. M. Kamil Asad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Muslims of Sri Lanka Under the British Rule written by M. N. M. Kamil Asad and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Conservative Nature of the British Rule of Sri Lanka

Author : Upali C. Wickremeratne
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 620 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Conservative Nature of the British Rule of Sri Lanka written by Upali C. Wickremeratne and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dutch Ceylon

Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
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Download or read book Dutch Ceylon written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unveiling the Dutch Footprint in Sri Lanka: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Legacy Sri Lanka's rich tapestry of history is woven with threads from various cultures. Among these, the Dutch presence, spanning over 150 years (1658-1796), left a significant mark on the island's landscape, society, and identity. This comprehensive exploration delves into the rise and fall of Dutch rule in Sri Lanka, unraveling the stories of conquest, trade, and cultural exchange. From Spice Routes to Colonial Ambitions: The Dutch Arrival Our journey begins with the early 17th century, a time when European powers were fiercely competing for control of the lucrative spice trade routes. The Dutch East India Company (VOC), driven by their thirst for cinnamon and other spices, arrived in Sri Lanka. Initially forming an alliance with the Kandyan Kingdom to expel the Portuguese, the Dutch gradually established themselves on the island's coast, strategically positioned for trade and future expansion. Building an Empire: The VOC Administration and the Spice Trade The Dutch established a colonial administration in Sri Lanka, focusing on securing a monopoly over the cinnamon trade. Their rule relied on a mix of direct control and collaboration with local elites. However, tensions simmered beneath the surface as the Kandyan Kingdom fiercely resisted Dutch attempts to expand inland. A Blend of Cultures: Dutch Influence on Sri Lankan Society Despite the political and economic complexities, Dutch rule left a lasting cultural imprint. Explore the fascinating blend of European and Sri Lankan influences in architecture, evident in Dutch forts like Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Burgher community, descendants of Dutch settlers, continues to be an integral part of Sri Lankan society. We will also delve into the subtle influences of Dutch on languages and cuisine, offering a glimpse into the cultural exchange that transpired. The End of an Era: The British Takeover and a Lasting Legacy By the late 18th century, the Dutch Empire in Sri Lanka began to wane, facing internal struggles and external threats from the rising British power. The capture of Dutch Ceylon in 1796 marked the end of Dutch rule, paving the way for British dominance. A Legacy Beyond Conquest: The Dutch Footprint Today While the Dutch colonial era ended centuries ago, their presence continues to resonate in Sri Lanka. This exploration wouldn't be complete without examining the complex legacy of Dutch rule. We will discuss the enduring impact on infrastructure, institutions, and cultural identity, acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of colonialism. Uncover the captivating story of the Dutch in Sri Lanka. Explore the battles, the trade, the cultural exchange, and the enduring legacy that continues to shape this vibrant island nation.

Exile in Colonial Asia

Author : Ronit Ricci
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 082485375X
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Exile in Colonial Asia written by Ronit Ricci and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exile was a potent form of punishment and a catalyst for change in colonial Asia between the seventeenth and early twentieth centuries. Vast networks of forced migration supplied laborers to emerging colonial settlements, while European powers banished rivals to faraway locations. Exile in Colonial Asia explores the phenomenon of exile in ten case studies by way of three categories: “kings,” royals banished as political exiles; “convicts,” the vast majority of those whose lives are explored in this volume, sent halfway across the world with often unexpected consequences; and “commemoration,” referring to the myriad ways in which the experience and its aftermath were remembered by those exiled, relatives left behind, colonial officials, and subsequent generations of descendants, devotees, historians, and politicians. Intended for a broad readership interested in the colonial period in Asia (South and Southeast Asia in particular), the volume encompasses a range of disciplinary perspectives: anthropology, gender studies, literature, history, and Asian, Australian, and Pacific studies. In addition to presenting fascinating, little-known, and varied case studies of exile in colonial Asia and Australia, the chapters collectively offer a sweeping, contextualized, comparative approach that links the narratives of diverse peoples and locales. Rather than confining research to the European colonial archives, whenever possible the authors put special emphasis on the use of indigenous primary sources hitherto little explored. Exile in Colonial Asia invites imaginative methodological innovation in exploring multiple archives and expands our theoretical frontiers in thinking about the interconnected histories of penal deportation, labor migration, political exile, colonial expansion, and individual destinies.

The First Kandyan War

Author : Arthur Johnston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782822899
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book The First Kandyan War written by Arthur Johnston and published by . This book was released on 2014-04 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The battle for Ceylon During the first decade of the 19th century the struggle for imperial domination still raged across the globe. Britain and France were at war as the tide that swept away the Bourbon monarchy in bloody revolution gained momentum under the genius of Napoleon Bonaparte and was felt from Europe to the East and West Indies. Britain in dominating the Indian sub-continent was in conflict with martial cultures who often had French backing. Here the future Duke of Wellington would make his name before his greater military glories in Iberia. The tear-drop shaped island of Ceylon a rich resource of spice, tea and other exotic trade goods-and a country which would add another eastern jewel to the imperial crown-had, of course, not escaped Britain's notice. Predictably, the indigenous population, particularly in the form of the rulers of the kingdom of Kandy, took issue with the prospect of British rule and opposed British Army regular troops, supported by the natives of the Honourable East India Company's army, with force. This book recounts a very little reported campaign to subjugate the Kandyians. It was a savagely a war fought over difficult terrain and one which did not decide who would rule Ceylon. This book will fascinate those interested in the history of warfare during the Napoleonic period and the story of the campaign is supported in this special Leonaur edition by an historical overview of the period to provide a first hand account context and understanding of the wider conflict. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.

Colonialism in Sri Lanka

Author : Asoka Bandarage
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734941401
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (414 download)

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Download or read book Colonialism in Sri Lanka written by Asoka Bandarage and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic work on the history of British colonialism in Sri Lanka, originally published by Mouton/De Gruyter in 1983, focusing on the impact of the British plantation economy and colonial political authority on the Kandyan Highlands in the 19th century. Unlike most studies of this subject, Dr. Bandarage meticulously documents and examines the broader effects of colonialism on Ceylon and its context in the global political economy. This case study of a key period of British empire-building in Sri Lanka is also used to address the modern debate on development and underdevelopment. This book was written to fill these gaps in the literature of Sri Lankan history and developmental theory and provides a theoretically informed interpretation of the British colonial impact on Kandyan Ceylon during the 19th century. This second expanded edition includes a significant new chapter assessing the beleaguered state of Sri Lankan sovereignty in the midst of 2020, under the powerful forces of U.S., Chinese and Indian expansion in the region. The impacts of 19th century colonialism are still felt today and must be understood to move towards a sovereign, peaceful and unified Sri Lanka.

Islanded

Author : Sujit Sivasundaram
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022603836X
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Islanded written by Sujit Sivasundaram and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-08-05 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did the British come to conquer South Asia in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries? Answers to this question usually start in northern India, neglecting the dramatic events that marked Britain’s contemporaneous subjugation of the island of Sri Lanka. In Islanded, Sujit Sivasundaram reconsiders the arrival of British rule in South Asia as a dynamic and unfinished process of territorialization and state building, revealing that the British colonial project was framed by the island’s traditions and maritime placement and built in part on the model they provided. Using palm-leaf manuscripts from Sri Lanka to read the official colonial archive, Sivasundaram tells the story of two sets of islanders in combat and collaboration. He explores how the British organized the process of “islanding”: they aimed to create a separable unit of colonial governance and trade in keeping with conceptions of ethnology, culture, and geography. But rather than serving as a radical rupture, he reveals, islanding recycled traditions the British learned from Kandy, a kingdom in the Sri Lankan highlands whose customs—from strategies of war to views of nature—fascinated the British. Picking up a range of unusual themes, from migration, orientalism, and ethnography to botany, medicine, and education, Islanded is an engaging retelling of the advent of British rule.

Sri Lankans' Views on English in the Colonial and Post-Colonial Eras

Author : Dr. Subathini Ramesh
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527547205
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Sri Lankans' Views on English in the Colonial and Post-Colonial Eras written by Dr. Subathini Ramesh and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book evaluates the views of different ethnic groups towards the English language in Sri Lanka for a period of almost two centuries. While a few studies have addressed the subject of English in Sri Lanka in a general way, there has been no research showing the specifics of English usage in the major ethnic communities of the country. This text considers notions and attitudes towards English that prevail in Sri Lanka today among writers, language planners, teachers and students, habitual speakers, and infrequent users, as well as elite and non-elite groups in the country. The book also examines colonial and postcolonial writings in three communities, namely the Sri Lankan diaspora and the Tamil and Sinhala communities.

Images of British Ceylon

Author : Ismeth Raheem
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Images of British Ceylon written by Ismeth Raheem and published by . This book was released on 2000* with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early history of photography in Sri Lanka.

Colonialism in Sri Lanka

Author : Asoka Bandarage
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110838648
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Colonialism in Sri Lanka written by Asoka Bandarage and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Buddha's Tooth

Author : John S. Strong
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022680173X
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book The Buddha's Tooth written by John S. Strong and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-10-22 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part One: The Portuguese and the Tooth Relic -- Chapter One: The Tale of the Portuguese Tooth and Its Sources -- Chapter Two: Where the Tooth Was Found: Traditions about the Location of the Relic in Sri -- Lanka -- Chapter Three: Whose Tooth Was It? Traditions about the Identity of the Relic -- Chapter Four: The Trial of the Tooth -- Chapter Five: The Destruction of the Tooth -- Conspectus of Part One: The Storical Evolution of the Tales of the Portuguese Tooth -- Part Two: The British and the Tooth Relic -- Chapter Six: The Cosmopolitan Tooth: The Relic in Kandy before the British Became Aware of -- It -- Chapter Seven: The British Takeover of 1815 and the Kandyan Convention -- Chapter Eight: The Relic Returns: The Tooth and Its Properties Restored to the Temple -- Chapter Nine: The Relic Lost and Recaptured: The Tooth and the Rebellion of 1817- -- Chapter Ten: The Relic Disestablished: Missionary Oppositions to the Tooth -- Chapter Eleven: Showings of the Tooth: The Story of the King of Siam's Visit (1897) -- Chapter Twelve: Showings of the Tooth: The Story of Queen Elizabeth's Shoes (1954).

Masks of Conquest

Author : Gauri Viswanathan
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231539576
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book Masks of Conquest written by Gauri Viswanathan and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic work in postcolonial studies, Masks of Conquest describes the introduction of English studies in India under British rule and illuminates the discipline's transcontinental movements and derivations, showing that the origins of English studies are as diverse and diffuse as its future shape. In her new preface, Gauri Viswanathan argues forcefully that the curricular study of English can no longer be understood innocently of or inattentively to the imperial contexts in which the discipline first articulated its mission.

A History of Sri Lanka

Author : K M de Silva
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9351182398
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book A History of Sri Lanka written by K M de Silva and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2005-08-25 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sri Lanka is an ancient civilization, shaped and thrust into the modern globalizing world by its colonial experience. With its own unique problems, many of them historical legacies, it is a nation trying to maintain a democratic, pluralistic state structure while struggling to come to terms with separatist aspirations. This is a complex story, and there is perhaps no better person to present it in reasoned, scholarly terms than K.M. de Silva, Sri Lanka’s most distinguished and prolific historian. A History of Sri Lanka, first published in 1981, has established itself as the standard work on the subject. This fully revised edition, in light of the most recent research, brings the story right up to the early years of the twenty-first century. The book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Sri Lanka’s development—from a classical Buddhist society and irrigation economy, to its emergence as a tropical colony producing some of the world’s most important cash crops, such as cinnamon, tea, rubber and coconut, and finally as an Asian democracy. It is a study of the political vicissitudes of Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization and the successive phases of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial rule. The unfortunate consequences of becoming a centre of ethnic tension and Sri Lanka’s long-standing relationship with India are also discussed. Exhaustively researched and analytical, this book is an invaluable reference source for students of ancient, colonial and post-colonial societies, ethnic conflict and democratic transitions, as well as for all those who simply want to get a feel of the rich and varied texture of Sri Lanka’s long history.