The Real History of Srilanka – Part 1
TweetUpdates: This post has been featured in the History Carnival at Varnam.org & in Desi Pundit. Thanks, JK. I promised to write a follow-up to my previous post. But the situation in Srilanka got...
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The Real History of Srilanka – Part 2
TweetIn my previous post, I had touched upon the origin of Srilankan Tamils. In this serving, I’ll outline some of the reasons behind the simmering ethnic strife. But, first I’d like to lay some lies...
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TweetAs we saw in Part-1, the earliest Srilankan Tamils moved out of India 2,200 years back. Why is India entangled in their affairs now? I was struggling to come up with a germane reason. Tell me,...
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TweetPart-2 of this series outlined the background of the “Sinhala Only” Bill in 1956 & traced its outcome – or debacle, depending on one’s point of view. It was a prelude to the “Policy of...
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The Real History of Srilanka – Part 5
TweetPart-3 of this series dealt with the North Indian origins of the Sinhalas, which more or less coincides with the prevailing notion among islanders of their “Aryan” ancestry. Let’s explore this...
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