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.
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.
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