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Nazim Sattar

6 articles

Part three: The Cannanore covenant

What did Cannanore claim it was owed and who was Mohamed Thakurufaan?

2 hours ago

Part two: The Holhin

What did Maldivians call the men of Cannanore, and why?

26 Sep, 15:44

Part one: The Chola connection

How closely was the Maldives’ national hero connected to the Cholas of southern India?

19 Sep, 17:28

An ocean of history: navigating Dhivehi seamanship

The Maldives’ maritime heritage can be charted through a Cairo synagogue, island lore and a lost library.

22 Aug, 17:21

Shadows beside the king: the queens of Kalaafaan

The women behind the tomb grants, recovered from a Frenchman's account.

13 Jun, 11:34

Amina Rani: the last queen of the Maldives

The story of Amina Rani provides a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Maldivian royal politics, and the remarkable reign of this young monarch who assumed the throne at just eight years old following the Malabar attack.

10 May 2025, 11:35

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