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Sovereignempire

British Ceylon

Ceylon

1815 CE – 1948 CE

Quick Facts

Type
Sovereign · empire
Period
1815 CE – 1948 CE
Duration
133 years
Known Periods
2
Capital
Colombo
Data Confidence
Medium

Historical Periods

British Ceylon (1796–1813)

1796 CE – 1813 CE

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Capital: ColomboArea: 28,908 km²

British Ceylon (1814–1814)

1814 CE – 1814 CE

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Capital: ColomboArea: 28,908 km²

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