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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
President Mohamed Nasheed’s claim that Peros Banhos (Foalhavahi) is historically part of the Maldives is grounded in substantial historical evidence, including 16th-century maps and Sultan Hassan IX’s
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
"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
The (Javakara ) Separatist Kingdom, Maafilaafushi.How Did the Nutmeg War Impact Maldives and Global Trade in the 16th-18th Centuries?
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
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
"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
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
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
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
Exploring the Enigmatic Event: The 1754 Volcanic Smoke Phenomenon in the Maldives.
During the reign of Sultana Amina ( Daughter of Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar II ) for a period of three days, the smoke remained intensely...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 112 min read
"Who is Tabrizigefaanu and Where Does He Come From? Exploring the Roots of a Mysterious Figure Tied to Tabriz, Iran’s Historic Bazaar Complex"history of Tabriz bazaar.
Tabriz bazaar Silk Route Iran A plaque in the Hukuru Mosque, Malé, Maldives, installed by Sultan Ibrahim Iskandhar I, bears the name of...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 64 min read
A Journey to St. Helena, Maldiva Home & Napoleon’s Final Days Residence.
During the reign of Dhiyamigili Dynasty, King Ibrahim Iskander II , in 1735, the English ship Drake, under Capt. Pelly, picked up ten...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 55 min read
The origins of the cowry route can be traced back to ancient civilizations where these shells were collected from the Maldives .
Cypraea Monetaria moneta The cowry route, which refers to the extensive trade network that utilized cowry shells as a form of currency,...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 33 min read
Maldive Islands , The shipwrecked passengers of the Portuguese ship Conceicao.
The Portuguese Conceicao was a vessel of significant importance during its time, and its ill-fated journey began when it departed from...
Ibrahim Rasheed
Mar 13 min read
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