The island of Sri Lanka was colonised by Portugal from 1505-1658. ... There was also a sizeable minority of Arabic traders in the island who adhered to Islam. ... These aforementioned Portuguese missionaries in Sri Lanka came from four different Catholic orders: Franciscan, Jesuit, Augustinian and Dominican. (2) However, the Portuguese did not hesitate to use force during their colonial inquest of the island and even if their use of religion appeared to be far more benevolent at the outset, it certainly was not the case. ... This is the chief reason for losing my Kingdom, my treasures, the Qu...

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