What was the Dutch name for Sri Lanka?
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- 1 What was the Dutch name for Sri Lanka?
- 2 What were the major reasons for the violence in Sri Lanka mention any two?
- 3 What did the Dutch do in Sri Lanka?
- 4 What was the major cause for the violence between the Tamils and the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka?
- 5 What were the demands of political Organisations of Tamils in Sri Lanka?
What was the Dutch name for Sri Lanka?
of Ceylon
Dutch Ceylon
| Governorate of Ceylon Nederlands-Ceylon ලන්දේසි ලංකාව ஒல்லாந்து சிலோன் | |
|---|---|
| Dutch Ceylon in 1789 | |
| Status | Governorate of the Dutch East India Company |
| Capital | Galle (1640-1658) Colombo (1658-1796) |
| Common languages | Dutch, (official) Sinhala, Tamil |
Why did the Dutch leave Sri Lanka?
Dutch Burghers formed an elite to a certain extent, but by 1948, when Sri Lanka gained independence from Britain, they were being forced to learn the Sinhala and Tamil languages and many chose to leave the country.
What were the major reasons for the violence in Sri Lanka mention any two?
In 1956, Sinhala was recognised as the only official language of Sri Lanka; thus, disregarding Tamil. shall protect and foster Buddhism. 2)A feeling of alienation was seen among the Sri Lankan Tamils.
What was the major reason for violence in Srilanka Class 10?
The distrust between the Sinhala and Tamil communities turned into a civil war due to the following reasons : (a) Sinhala was declared as the only official language disregarding Tamil. (b) Sinhala applicants were favoured for government jobs and higher positions in military and bureaucracy.
What did the Dutch do in Sri Lanka?
Although the VOC first controlled only the coastal lands, the Dutch gradually pushed inland, occupying considerable territory in southern, southwestern, and western Sri Lanka. In 1665 they expanded to the east coast and thus controlled most of the cinnamon-growing lands and the points of exit and entry on the island.
When did the Dutch invade Sri Lanka?
| Invasion of Ceylon | |
|---|---|
| Dutch Ceylon, 1789 | |
| Date 21 July 1795 – 15 February 1796 Location Dutch colonies on Ceylon Result British victory | |
| Belligerents | |
| Great Britain | Batavian Republic |
What was the major cause for the violence between the Tamils and the Sinhalese in Sri Lanka?
The LTTE fought to create an independent Tamil state called Tamil Eelam in the north-east of the island, due to the continuous discrimination and violent persecution against Sri Lankan Tamils by the Sinhalese dominated Sri Lankan Government.
Why did Sri Lankan Tamils launch parties and struggle give three reasons?
The Sri Lankan Tamils launched parties and struggles for the recognition of Tamil as an official language, for regional autonomy and equality of opportunity in securing education and jobs. But their demand for more autonomy to provinces populated by the Tamils was repeatedly denied.
What were the demands of political Organisations of Tamils in Sri Lanka?
The demands made by the Sri Lankan Tamils were as follows:
- To recognise Tamil language as an official language.
- Regional autonomy.
- Equality of opportunities in securing education and jobs.
- An independent state – Tamil Eelam – in northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka.
What was the reason of conflict between the Sinhala and Tamil community in Sri Lanka?