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Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, originally belonged to the Maldives
The House of Commons , lower house of the UK Parliament The Chagos Archipelago and Diego Garcia: A Case of Misguided Decolonization The...
Ibrahim Rasheed
1 day ago6 min read
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Decolonizing the Chagos Archipelago: Historical Claims, and the Question of Maldivian Sovereignty
The Maldivian natural archipelago The Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, was first colonized by the French on December 26, 1773...
Ibrahim Rasheed
6 days ago4 min read
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Exploring the Colosseum Dive Site: A Marine Haven on Thulusdhoo Island
Colosseum is an Elliptical Amphitheatre in the Centre of the City of Rome Thulusdhoo in the Maldives is renowned for its unique dive site...
Ibrahim Rasheed
May 193 min read
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The Great Chinese Treasure Ships: Zheng He’s Seven Expeditions (1405–1433): Mastering the Indian Ocean and the Maldives a century Before Portuguese Arrival
A painting depicts 1413 to 1415, Zheng He’s grand fleet , a significant stop at the Maldives Zheng He’s remarkable voyages to the...
Ibrahim Rasheed
May 26 min read
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Maldives Faces Famine and Unrest: The 1943 BoduThiladummathi Uprising and Post-War Crisis of 1948–1953
The 1943 BoduThiladummathi Uprising The Impact of World War II on the Maldives: Food Security, Trade Disruptions, and the Post-War Great...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Apr 307 min read
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The Malabari Invasion and French Alliance: Defending the Maldives in 1753
A painting depicting French established a naval presence in Male' to protect the Maldives from Malabars attacks. with a Maldivian map...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Apr 185 min read
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From "Deo Gracias" to "Diego Garcia," a Fluid Cartographic Tale Unfolds, While "Fōlhavahi" Resounds Amidst Modern Sovereignty Shifts
Les Isles Maldives……Publication Amsterdam / J.B. Elwe 1792 The first Portuguese maps of the Indian Ocean, including the Maldives and...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Apr 1214 min read
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Mosques in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives – Which Country Built the Earliest? Traders & Merchants, A Journey of Faith.
A canvas Painting, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I, Pilgrimage , CE 1668 Maldives Tracing the Spread of Islam Through the First Mosques in...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Apr 67 min read
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"Vevu," "Wewe," and "Vav" showcase regional water architecture, likely shaped by Indian Ocean trade, cultural exchanges, and echoes of Hellenic-Roman bath traditions
Ari atoll Fenfushi Vevu ,Maldives Maldives, historical records show from 1921 a total of 1,880 bath Vevu scattered across the inhabited...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 308 min read
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From Maldives to Sri Lanka: Ibn Battuta’s Pilgrimage to the Sacred Footprint of Adam
Ibn Battuta’s Marvel: Al-Sultana Khadeejah Sri Raadha Abaarana Mahaa Rehendh, the Woman Ruler of the Maldives Ibn Battuta’s Quest for...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 265 min read
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Unraveling the Mysteries of the Maldives, Thor Heyerdahl’s Voyages Reveal a Sun-Worshipping Society in the Indian Ocean 3,500 Years Ago.
A Canvas painting depicts a ancient sailing boat with its sails billowing in the wind. Thor Heyerdahl, the renowned Norwegian explorer...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 244 min read
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Ancient Maldivian Cowrie Shells: A Tale of Trade, Betrayal, and Redemption in (Siam) Thai History
Cowrie Shells: Ancient Thailand's Currency and Symbol of Power Cowrie shells, which were not just currency but also symbols of wealth...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 233 min read
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Coco de Mer, Lodoicea Maldivica: A Forbidden Treasure of the Maldives and the Indian Ocean Trade
Coco de mer , Thaavah Kaashi Lodoicea Maldivica: The Enigmatic Forbidden Fruit of Paradise ,A Treasure of the Maldives and the Indian...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 205 min read
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"Eco-Friendly Fisheries at Risk: Giant Purse Seine Fishing Fleet Threatens Maldives & British Indian Ocean Territory’s Chagos Archipelago Marine Protected Area, Home to the World’s Largest Coral Atoll
Canvas Painting ,A large, yellowfin tuna swims through the blue water, a splash of white water frothing by its side Maldives, fishing is...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 195 min read
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How Did the Nutmeg War Impact Maldives and Global Trade in the 16th-18th Centuries? The (Javakara ) Separatist Kingdom, Maafilaafushi.
The Canvas painting .Indian ocean Nutmeg war depicts a stylized map of Indian ocean with two war ships, a compass, a nutmeg fruit, and...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 195 min read
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Roman Trade in the Indian Ocean: The Maldives, South Indian Ports, and Maritime Networks
A Canvas Painting a Roman galley ship with a full sail, positioned prominently before an antique nautical map and compass. The map...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 175 min read
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"Remarkable Journeys: Globe Skimmer Dragonflies and Their Monsoon-Driven Migration Across the Indian Ocean .The Maldives
Credit researchgate.net The Indian Ocean monsoon trade wind system, with its biannual reversal, has significantly influenced maritime...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 164 min read
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Celestial Maps and Nakaiy Calendar Weather Records: The Backbone of Ancient Navigation and Trade, The Maldives
Canvas Painting 60x90. Al-Idrisi, a 12th-century Arab geographer, King Roger II of Sicily Guiding Ancient Navigation and Trade in the...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 143 min read
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Exploring the Connection Between Ancient Maldivians and China: An Analysis of Tang Dynasty Documents and Archeological Evidence
Maldivians traveling abroad are documented in a Chinese record from the Tang Dynasty, composed between 785 and 805 A.D. This document...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 135 min read
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Exploring the Evolution of Currency in the Maldives: From Cowrie Shells to Bitcoins
Cowrie and Other Natural Materials Initially, different natural elements served as money. Among these, cowrie was a notable item, first...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 125 min read
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