History

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.

The lost traditions of Hithi days: a glimpse into Maldives’ Ramadan festivities before the 1960s

A royal Ramadan tradition rooted in Sufi practices, lost to reform and modernisation.

What's in a name: Maldives throughout millennia

A chronicle of designations from ancient Sanskrit to modern times.

“Dhon Hiyala aai Alifulhu” – Hulhevi Media explores the truth behind the historical love ballad

Historical ‘Fan’diyaaru’ Mosque demolished

Comment: Maldivian history a mockery of past and present

“No idea” why criminal court has taken so long to process museum vandalism case: PG’s Office