Wars in which Sri Lanka participated

Sri Lanka has participated in various wars in its history. Here are some:

1. Sri Lankan Civil War (1983-2009): This war took place between Tamil separatist groups and government forces in the north and east of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Government struggled to retake territory from the control of the Tamil Tigers. The war ended in 2009 when government forces defeated the Tamil Tigers.

2. World War II (1939-1945): Sri Lanka, World War II. It took part in World War II as part of the British Empire. Sri Lanka, which was under British colonial rule, had strategic importance during the period when Japan tried to invade Southeast Asia. Sri Lanka was a place the British used as a base to provide support to allied forces.

3. Kandy Rebellion (1817-1818): This uprising took place when the British were trying to control Sri Lanka. The Kingdom of Kandy tried to reject British rule and rebelled. However, he failed against the military might of Britain and the uprising was suppressed. This incident led to the British taking complete control of Sri Lanka.

4. Portuguese-Sri Lankan War (1580-1658): This war began with Portuguese attempts to colonize Sri Lanka. Portugal built many forts along the Sri Lankan coastline and attempted to take control of local kingdoms. However, eventually, with the intervention of the Netherlands, Portuguese rule in Sri Lanka came to an end. These wars are just some of the most important and decisive in Sri Lankan history. The country has encountered many different conflicts and resistance throughout history.