GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ rulers, or sultans, governed the Maldives for many years.
A
Sinhalese
B
Tamil
C
Muslim
D
British
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kalu Muhammad Hilali governed these islands on three occasions during the period 1491-1528, with very short intervals between them. This fact in itself reveals an uncommon longevity as ruler of these islands, during the 16th century. this image of Sultan Kalu Muhammad to its readers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Introduction of Islam The well-known Moroccan traveller wrote how a Berber from North Morocco, one Abu Barakat Yusuf the Berber, was believed to have been responsible for spreading Islam in the islands, reportedly convincing the local king after having subdued Ranna Maari, a demon coming from the sea.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Maldives gained independence from the British on July 26, 1965, after 77 years as a British protectorate.

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