Question

how many years did the British rule sri lanka​

Answer 1

Answer:

British Ceylon (1796–1900) The British East India Company's conquest of Sri Lanka, which the British called Ceylon, occurred during the wars of the French Revolution (1792–1801). When the Netherlands came under French control, the British began to move into Sri Lanka from India.

Answer 2

Answer:

Kandyan Kingdom falling into the hands of the British Empire and deposing of king Sri Wickrama Rajasingha started the history of British Ceylon It ended over 2300 years of Sinhalese monarchy rule on the island. The British rule on the island lasted until 1948 when the country gained independence.

Kandy: Kandyan Wars: 1597–1815

Sri Lanka: Dominion Republic: 1948–present

When Sri Lanka was a British colony, between 1815 and 1948, it was called Ceylon, hence the name, Ceylon tea

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