Which Western nation had colonized Sri Lanka?

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Melvin Ponce

17 December, 17:40

Which Western nation had colonized Sri Lanka?

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Izayah Mcpherson · Answer 1

There were three Western nation that has colonized Sri Lanka. The first Europeans to set foot in Sri Lanka were the Portuguese, which was during 1505. The second Europeans that set foot in Sri Lanka were the Dutch, in 1660. And last, will be the British, during 1796 which they automatically name "Sri Lanka" to "Ceylon".