As a British crown colony, the island was known as Ceylon; it achieved independence as the Dominion of Ceylon in 1948. The country is now known in Sinhala as Śrī Laṅkā (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී ලංකා) and …

1 day ago · Ancient Greek geographers called it Taprobane. Arabs referred to it as Serendib. Later European mapmakers called it Ceylon, a name still used occasionally for trade purposes. It officially …

Apr 9, 2019 · Ceylon was a British crown colony that existed from 1815 to 1948 when it was granted independence and became an independent country within the Commonwealth of nations from 1948 …

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Explore the rich history of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) from ancient civilizations to modern times. Discover legendary kings, epic battles, cultural achievements, and the stories that shaped a nation over 2,500 …

Discover why Sri Lanka was once called Ceylon, what the difference is, when the name changed, and what it represents in modern times.

The country, formerly known as Ceylon, is an island lying in the Indian Ocean and separated from peninsular India by the Palk Strait. Proximity to the Indian subcontinent has facilitated close cultural …