Question
Download Solution PDFIn which year was Sri Lanka discovered by the Portuguese?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1505.
Key Points
- Sri Lanka was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505.
- The first contact between Sri Lanka and the Portuguese was established by Don Lourenço de Almeida in 1505.
- At that time Sri Lanka was known by the name of Ceylon.
- The Portuguese reached Sri Lanka accidentally.
- After 12 years Portuguese established their trade settlements.
Additional Information
- There are three main conquests of the Portuguese over Sri Lanka
- Sinhalese and Portuguese War (1527 to 1658)
- Annexation of Kotte and war with Kandy (1597)
- Conquest of Jaffna (1619)
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