Remembering the Day We Lost Our Sovereignty-by Kalani-eLanka Throughout history, nations have faced moments of triumph and tragedy. For Sri Lanka, one such defining moment was the day we lost our sovereignty, marking the beginning of colonial rule that shaped the destiny of our land and its people. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the resilience of our ancestors and the importance of safeguarding our national identity and independence. The Fall of the Kingdom of Kandy On March 2, 1815, the Kandyan Convention was signed, formally ceding the Kingdom of Kandy—the last independent Sinhala kingdom—to the British Empire. This marked the end of centuries of self-rule and the beginning of full colonial domination over Sri Lanka. The convention, signed at the Magul Maduwa (Audience Hall) in Kandy, was presented as a means to maintain order and governance, but in reality, it stripped the nation of its sovereignty. The ...
Mar 2, 2025
Posted
Articles, Kalani Prabodha
Tagged British administration, Cultural preservation, Divide and Rule, Kingdom of Kandy, Magul Maduwa, Uva-Wellassa Rebellion
