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English: Map showing geopolitical situation in Sri Lanka in the early part of 16th century after the “Spoiling of Vijayabahu” in 1521. Map based on following sources;

- “Year 8 History Text Book – Government Publication”, THE ARRIVAL OF THE PORTUGUESE IN SRI LANKA: p14, 06th September 2012.

-Fernao de Queyroz. The temporal and spiritual conquest of Ceylon. AES reprint. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services; 1995. p 47-58 ISBN 81-206-0765-1

-Captain Joao Ribeiro. The historic Tragedy of the island of Ceilao. AES Reprint. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services; 1999. p5 ISBN 81-206-1334-1

-Phillipus Baldaeus. A True and Exact Description of the Great Island of Ceylon. English Translation by Pieter Brohier. The Ceylon Historical Journal – Published in Co-operation with the Ceylon Branch of Royal Asiatic Society. Volume III, No 1-4; July 1958 to April 1959. p 300-301

Following maps were used to identify limitations of areas and not for the map itself.

-DE L'ISLE:G. - Carte de l'Isle de Ceylan. Published in Paris 1723. http://www.swaen.com/antique-map-of.php?id=1777 , 06 September 2012

- VALENTIJN,F. - Nieuwe Kaart van het Eyland Ceylon opgestelt door. Published in Amsterdam 1724 http://www.swaen.com/antique-map-of.php?id=736
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  • 2012-09-21 18:02 Nishadhi 2441×3257× (589067 bytes) Spelling mistake corrected.
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