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2004

Maldives Tsunami: Devastation, Loss, and the Need for International Support

26 Dec 2004

Maldives Tsunami: Devastation, Loss, and the Need for International Support

Malé Protests Spark Calls for Political Reform and President's Resignation

13 Aug 2004

Malé Protests Spark Calls for Political Reform and President's Resignation

2003

Establishment of Maldivian Democratic Party by Mohamed Nasheed

Nov 2003

Evan Naseem's Death Sparks Mass Protests in Maldives

20 Sep 2003

Evan Naseem's Death Sparks Mass Protests in Maldives

1978

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's Assumes Presidency

11 Nov 1978

Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's Assumes Presidency

1968

Ibrahim Nasir Elected President

11 Nov 1968

Ibrahim Nasir Elected President

End of Caste System: Promoting Equality & Unity in Maldives through Democratic Reforms

1968

Maldives Transition to Republic: A Landmark Decision by Over 80% Voters

15 Mar 1968

1965

Maldives' Gains Independence from the British

26 Jul 1965

Maldives' Gains Independence from the British

1964

Adoption of New Constitution

04 Jun 1964

1963

United Suvadive Republic's brief autonomy ends in reannexation by Maldives after political turmoil.

Oct 1963

1959

Establishment of United Suvadive Republic

13 Mar 1959

Establishment of United Suvadive Republic

1954

Maldives' Sultanate Restoration and New Constitution Bring Stability and Modernization

31 Jan 1954

1953

Maldives' Political Revolution: Return to Sultanate from Republic

21 Aug 1953

Transition to Republic: Muhammad Amin Didi's Role in Modernizing Maldives from Monarchy to Republic.

01 Jan 1953

Transition to Republic: Muhammad Amin Didi's Role in Modernizing Maldives from Monarchy to Republic.

1932

Ratification of the First Written Constitution in the Maldives

22 Dec 1932

1887

Maldives Established as a British Protectorate

16 Dec 1887

1796

British Expansion in the Indian Ocean: Ceylon Expulsion and Maldives Inclusion

14 Feb 1796

1658

Dutch East India Company's Control over Maldives during Colonial Expansion in Indian Ocean

1658

Dutch East India Company's Control over Maldives during Colonial Expansion in Indian Ocean

1650

Allama Shihab al-Din's groundbreaking documentation of Maldivian history in 'Kitab Fi al-Athari Midu al-Qadimiyyah'.

1650

Al Muhaddith Hasan's Historical Documentation of Maldives

1650

1600

Maldives Under European Protectorates: Dutch and British Governance in the 17th Century

1600

1573

Muhammad Thakurufaanu and brothers liberate Maldives from Portuguese, restoring sovereignty and Islamic faith.

01 Jul 1573

Expulsion of Portuguese from the Maldives

1573

1558

Portuguese Establish Control Over Maldives

1558

Portuguese Establish Control Over Maldives

1340

Ibn Battuta's Journey to the Maldives: Observations of Islamic Consolidation and Local Customs

1340

Ibn Battuta's Journey to the Maldives: Observations of Islamic Consolidation and Local Customs

1194

Isdhoo Lōmāfānu: Oldest Maldivian records reveal societal evolution towards written documentation.

1194

Isdhoo Lōmāfānu: Oldest Maldivian records reveal societal evolution towards written documentation.

1153

The Maldives' Shift to Islam under King Dhovemi

1153

1100

King Koimala: Uniting the Maldives for Prosperity and Stability

1100

1000

Chola Empire's Conquest of Maldives

1000