Independence of the Maldives - Wikipedia
The Republic of Maldives gained its independence from the United Kingdom, under an agreement signed with United Kingdom on July 26, 1965, after 78 years as a British protectorate. In accordance with the broader British policy of decolonization, an agreement was formalized on 26 July 1965 on Ceylon.
When was the Maldives a British protectorate? | Britannica
After the British took possession of Ceylon in 1796, the Maldives became a British protectorate, a status formalized in 1887. In 1965 the Maldives attained complete political independence from the British, and in 1968 a new republic was inaugurated. British troops left on March 29, 1976, and this day is now celebrated as Maldives Independence Day.
History of the Maldives - Wikipedia
On 16 December 1887, the Sultan of the Maldives Muhammad Mueenuddeen II signed a contract with the British Governor of Ceylon turning the Maldives into a British protected state, thus giving up the islands' sovereignty in matters of foreign policy, but retaining internal self-government.
Sultanate of the Maldive Islands - Wikipedia
The status of the Maldivan sultanate as a British protectorate was confirmed in an 1887 agreement. Like the Dutch, the British left the local customs of the Maldivians alone, allowing independent internal administration of the islands.
Maldives profile - Timeline - BBC News
2018年9月24日 · 1887 - Status formalised as internally self-governing British protectorate. 1932 - First democratic constitution proclaimed. The sultanate becomes an elected position. 1953 - Becomes a republic...
Maldives’ Independence: From British Protectorate to Sovereign …
2023年11月14日 · At the turn of the 20th century, the Maldives was officially under the protection of the British Empire. This agreement, known as a protectorate, allowed the Maldives to maintain internal self-governance while the British controlled the external affairs.
Timeline – Story of Independence – Maldives Independent
2015年7月26日 · The Maldives gained independence from the British on July 26, 1965, after 77 years as a British protectorate. The Maldives hosted a British air base on the island of Gan in Addu atoll between 1957 and 1967. The following is a timeline of important events in the story of independence with commentary from historian Mohamed […]
Maldives | History, Points of Interest, Location, & Tourism
4 天之前 · When was the Maldives a British protectorate? After the British took possession of Ceylon in 1796, the Maldives became a British protectorate, a status formalized in 1887. In 1965 the Maldives attained complete political independence from the British, and in 1968 a new republic was inaugurated.
From Colonial Shadows to Sovereign Freedom: The Maldives' …
On July 26, 1965, the Maldives finally achieved full independence from Britain. The agreement, signed by Prime Minister Ibrahim Nasir and British Ambassador Sir Michael Walker, marked the end of British control over our defense and foreign affairs.
The Maldives: Facts and History - ThoughtCo
2018年7月22日 · Britain's role as the protector of the Maldives was formalized in an 1887 treaty, which gave the British government sole authority to run the country's diplomatic and foreign affairs. The British governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) also served as …