To get spices.
Sri Lanka acquired its independence on the 4th of February, 1948 from the British Empire.
Sri Lanka was subjected to British empire in the year 1796.
No, Sri Lanka gained its independence on 4th February, 1948.
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No. It was a part of the British Empire, which is quite different.
The most recent name which was used for Sri Lanka is Ceylon, which was used by the British Empire. There were many other names such as Taprobane, Serendib etc. which were used as names to Sri Lanka in earlier history.
Sri Lanka acquired its independence on the 4th of February, 1948 from the British Empire.
No, Sri Lanka was not part of British India. Sri Lanka was a separate British colony known as Ceylon until it gained independence in 1948.
Colonial Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon. It became very important to the British Empire because the soil and climate were well suited for cultivating coffee, tea and rubber. Eventually, Ceylon tea became a very important commodity of the British market.
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