The many eras of Maldives have contributed to placing the country’s mark in the world as a flourishing state. It is truly a remarkable destination that is best-loved in the world today.
The Buddhist Period
The Buddhist era of the Maldives has cultivated the foundation for its culture, including its language, architecture, ruling institutions, and customs. Nearly all ancient remnants in the country today reminisces of the Buddhist iconography.
Islamic Period
The conversion of the last Buddhist king of the Maldives into Islam emphasises the economic power the Arabs possessed in the 12th century. However, compared to the other nations in the region, the Maldivians converted into Islam much later. Natives from the Middle East were quite interested in the Maldives due to its strategic location.
Colonial Times
Although the Portuguese tried to introduce Christianity, some of the locals are said to have driven them out of the Maldives. The Dutch, however, was sensible enough to rule according to the existing Islamic customs. In 1887, the Maldives was officially recorded as a British protected state retaining only its internal self-government. In 1965, the Maldives gained independence from the British.
How Tourism Began
The first-ever resort was opened in 1972, under the cynical claims of it never being successful. During your stay at a garden villa in Maldives, it might be hard to believe that someone thought that this could never be turned into a thriving tourist hub. The present times boast of a successful journey with more than 132 accommodation options to choose from such as Reethi Faru Resort.