Description
The Ceylon Gazetteer stands as a significant historical and geographical reference document that captures the essence of Ceylon during a particular period of the island’s development. Authored by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar and published by Gyan Publishing House, this comprehensive work serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, historians, and those interested in understanding Sri Lanka’s colonial and post-colonial history.
The gazetteer provides detailed descriptions of Ceylon’s administrative divisions, major cities, towns, and villages, along with information about their geographical features, demographics, and cultural significance. It documents the island’s diverse landscape, from coastal regions to mountainous terrain, and highlights the various communities and their characteristics. The work includes historical context and administrative data that offer insights into the organization and development of Ceylon during the period of documentation.
This reference work remains an essential tool for scholars studying South Asian history, geography, and colonial administration, providing a snapshot of Ceylon’s societal structure and geographical organization.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.