Although governed as an independent Islamic sultanate for most of its history from 1153 to 1968, Maldives was a British protectorate from 1887 until July 25, 1965. In 1953, there was a brief, abortive attempt at a republican form of government, after which the sultanate was reimposed.
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The Maldives gained total independence from the British on 26 July 1965. ... However, the British continued to maintain an air base on the island of Gan in the ...
From the mid-16th century, the region came under the increasing influence of European colonial powers, with the Maldives becoming a British protectorate in 1887 ...
In 1887, the Maldives became a British Protectorate and remained so until 26 July 1965. On 11th November 1968, the Sultanate was replaced by an independent ...
After the British took possession of Ceylon in 1796, the Maldives became a British protectorate, a status formalized in 1887. In 1965 the Maldives attained ...
After the British took possession of Ceylon in 1796, the Maldives became a British protectorate, a status formalized in 1887. In 1965 the Maldives attained ...
The Republic of Maldives, previously Maldive Islands, has been a sovereign nation for the best part of her existence. Nevertheless, the Maldivian state sought.
Jul 25, 2023 · THE Maldives became independent exactly 58 years ago today. It was July 26, 1965. The island nation – known for its 1192 islands, pristine ...
Early 1800s. The Maldives Islands become a protectorate of the Dutch. 1887. The Islands becomes a self-governing British protectorate.
