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Yes. Ceylon was a British colony from 1814-1949.
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When did ceylon become a colony?
The British East India Company established control of the island in 1796, declaring it a crown colony in 1802, although the island would not be officially connected with British India. The fall of the kingdom of Kandy in 1815 unified the island under British rule.
When did British Ceylon end?
British Ceylon ended in 1948.
When was British Ceylon created?
British Ceylon was created in 1815.
When did British Expedition to Ceylon happen?
British Expedition to Ceylon happened in 1803.
Srilanka was ealier know as?
Sri Lanka was previous called Ceylon, and before that it was British Ceylon.
Srilanka was earlier know as?
Sri Lanka was previous called Ceylon, and before that, it was British Ceylon.
What did the British call Sri Lanka?
Ceylon
What was the British name for Sri Lanka?
Ceylon
The former name of sir lanka was?
Sri Lanka was once called "Ceylon" by the British.
What is Lanka old name?
There were many names. In British period, It was called Ceylon
Did the British colonize in Sri Lanka?
Yes, it was, and is now called Sri Lanka. Famous for its tea crops.
Did people move to Australia in 1788 and 1850 against their will?
Yes, at this time Australia was a British penal colony. Britain shipped convicts/criminals to Australia.
