In this article, we will provide you
with information on the origin & history of Maldives. The history of
Maldives is very interesting. The spread of Islam to the countries of
West Asia and Persia led the Arabs to take over the maritime trade of
the Persians. During that time, the Persians were busy establishing
links with South and South East Asia. By the tenth century, the Arabs
had made their settlements on the Malabar Coast of India. Read to know
more about the Maldives history.
The Persians then headed towards extending their influence to the
Maldives. Eventually, the Arabs established their colonial rule over the
Maldivians and in the mid twelfth century, Islam became the main
religion of the people. In 1153 AD, Maldivian government got converted
into a Sultanate. From the period between 1558-1573, Maldives was under
the rule of the Portuguese. The Portuguese were not ready to leave the
country, but were driven out by Muhammad Thakurufaan; a guerrilla
leader. The day this incident happened is celebrated as the national
day. The rule of Sultans ended in the year 1932 and thereafter Maldives
was declared a republic.
