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Early History Of Maldives

History About Maldives: Awakening Of Islam

About British Rule History In Maldives

History About Maldives: Britishers Invasion

Agreement That Turned British Rule History In Maldives

History Of Independence Of Maldives

Post-World War II Developments

Independence In Maldives History(1965)

Frequently Asked Questions

History Of Maldives: The Journey Of Kingdom To The Republic!

Q: Who was the first President of the Maldives?

The first President of the Maldives was Mohamed Amin Didi.

Q: When did the Maldives gain independence?

The Maldives gained independence on July 26, 1965.

Q: What is the earliest known history of the Maldives?

The earliest known history of the Maldives dates back to around 500 BCE with Dravidian settlers from the Indian subcontinent.

Are you planning for a Maldives Trip? If yes! What are the factors that made you plan this Island nation? Let us take a guess! The beauty and its pristine beaches, right?

Not only you but there are millions of travellers all across the globe who travel to this Island paradise to witness its charming beauty. But do you know there is a strong history behind the formation of this island to be a republic by inviting all tourists with fewer restrictions?

From King rule to the sultanate, then to the British, again to the sultanate and finally resting to the republic, the history of Maldives took a significant ride. So, before ticking your wishlist to visit the Maldives. Let’s explore the history of Maldives, how it gained independence, and also how one of the best islands in Maldives got freedom lately in 1965.

Early History Of Maldives

Maldives history dates back to 500 BCE, with the initial settlers known to be the Dravidian people from different parts of the Indian subcontinent. These early occupying activities introduce different traditions to this beautiful island nation. The major traditions are the Buddhist and the Hindu traditions which can be deciphered using the archaeological findings of various Buddhist stupas and also the ancient Hindu temples.

Maldives history has a stronghold. Due to its strategic location, this island rests in the Indian Ocean creating a vital hub to stop for the maritime trade routes that easily link East Africa, Arabia and Southeast Asia.

With time Maldives history was enriched with the frequent travellers from culturally rich nations like India and Srilanka who made this island a cultural melting pot and developed its own identity. Seafaring, fishing, and farming turned out to be the best activities in the Maldives for primary income and from then on, people here gradually built their own set of rules.