The Pocket Guide to World HistoryMaldives. Dravidians, Sinhalese settle. 12C Islam. 1153 Sultanate. 1507 Portugal garrison. 17C Dutch protectorate. 1796 British protectorate. 1965 Independent. 1968 Republic. [Read more ...] 5306 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |