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Between 1796 and 1948, Ceylon was a British Crown colony. Although the British monarch was the head of state, in practice his or her functions were exercised in the colony by the colonial Governor, who acted on instructions from the British government in London. Nov 8 2019
Capital: Colombo
Currency: Ceylonese rixdollar (1815–28), British pound (1825–71), Ceylonese rupee (1872—1948)
Government: Monarchy
Status: British Colony
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∙ 15y agoSri Lanka was part of the British Empire until around 1948
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∙ 13y agoYes, until 1948. It was called Ceylon.
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∙ 10y agoCeylon was part of the British empire.
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When did Sri Lanka get independence from the British?
Sri Lanka acquired its independence on the 4th of February, 1948 from the British Empire.
What was the year when the british people took over sri lanka?
Sri Lanka was subjected to British empire in the year 1796.
What colony was Sri Lanka in?
British
How did Sri Lanka get freedom?
The sri lankans farted in the british camp
What did the British call Sri Lanka?
Ceylon
What was the British name for Sri Lanka?
Ceylon
Is Sri Lanka still part of the british empire?
No, Sri Lanka gained its independence on 4th February, 1948.
Does Sri Lanka have a king?
Sri Lanka does not have a king at present. The last kingdom of Sri Lanka (Kandyan) fell to the British in 1815. There were several kingdoms, and as many capitals prior to this.
What were sri lanka used for in the british empire?
To get spices.
Does Sri Lanka have active British army bases?
No
Where is Colombo located in Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka
What is the new name for ceylon?
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
