In which year was Sri Lanka discovered by the Portuguese ........

General Studies (MTS) History

In which year was Sri Lanka discovered by the Portuguese?

This questions was previously asked in

SSC MTS 27th October 2021 Shift-1

1545

1678

1505

1670

- The Portuguese discovered Sri Lanka in the early 16th century.

- Option 1: 1545 is incorrect. The Portuguese had already established a presence in Sri Lanka by this time.

- Option 2: 1678 is incorrect. By this year, the Dutch had already taken control from the Portuguese.

- Option 3: 1505 is correct. Portuguese explorers arrived in Sri Lanka in this year, marking the start of European influence.

- Option 4: 1670 is incorrect. The Portuguese era was ending by the 1650s with the advent of Dutch control.

Option 3: 1505 is the correct answer.

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