Colombo - Wikipedia
WEBKolamba may also be the source of the name of the commercial capital Colombo. History. Traveller Ibn Battuta who visited the island in the 14th century, referred to it as Kalanpu.
Colombo | Sri Lanka, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · In 1815, when the Sinhalese chiefs deposed the king of Kandy in the heart of Ceylon and ceded his territory to the British, Colombo became the capital of the island. Western influence in the city has diminished since …
History of Colombo | Visit Colombo
WEBIn 1796, Colombo came under British rule and Colombo continued to be the capital city of the island, which was then known as British Ceylon. We still see buildings that belong to this era and they are constant reminders of the city and also the country’s history.
History of Colombo | Visit Sri Lanka
WEBSri Lanka has a long history and so does Colombo. Traders from China, Greece and Arab are believed to have visited the city over 2,000 years ago. The harbor was a reason for Colombo to attract many and there were also many goods the country had to offer.
Colombo - New World Encyclopedia
WEBArabian Muslims whose prime interests were trade, began to settle in Colombo around the eighth century C.E., mostly because the port controlled much of the trade between the Sinhalese kingdoms and the outside world.
National Museum Colombo | Visit Colombo
WEBOverview. The National Museum Colombo first opened in 1877 with only 800 exhibits showcasing some aspects of the history and culture of Sri Lanka. Today, it has over 100,000 exhibits and the most important library on the island.
About Colombo Sri Lanka | Visit Colombo
WEBColombo’s history as an important port can be traced back some 2,000 years, known to Indian, Greek, Persian, Chinese and Roman traders. (Still the Colombo Harbor is one of the busiest ports in South Asia.) The Portuguese first landed in Colombo in 1505, and since then the city has been a center of East-West cultural influences.
Colombo National Museum
WEBImage Gallery : Colombo National Museum. The Colombo Museum as it was called at the beginning was established on 1st January 1877. It founder was Sir William Henry Gregory, the British Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) at the time.
Colombo - Wikiwand
WEBIt was made the capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815, and its status as capital was retained when the nation became independent in 1948. In 1978, when administrative functions were moved to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo was designated as the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Oops something went …
Colombo National Museum - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. Developments after 1940. National Museum Library. See also. References. External links. Colombo National Museum. Coordinates: 6°54′36″N 79°51′39″E. The Colombo National Museum, also known as the Sri Lanka National Museum, is a museum in Colombo and the largest in Sri Lanka.
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