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Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Ceylon Gazetteer by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar is a significant 19th-century reference work, first published in 1834. It provides a detailed geographical, historical, and cultural account of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during British colonial rule. The book covers provinces, towns, rivers, and landmarks, offering insights into local customs, religions, and administration. Written with scholarly precision, it remains a valuable source for historians and researchers studying Sri Lanka's colonial past and the island's diverse ethnic and cultural landscape. About The Author: Simon Casie Chitty Modliar (18071860) was a prominent Sri Lankan Tamil civil servant, scholar, and writer during British colonial rule. He was one of the first Ceylonese to hold senior administrative positions. Fluent in multiple languages, he contributed significantly to the study of Eastern religions, culture, and history. His notable work, The Ceylon Gazetteer, remains a valuable resource. Chitty also promoted education and intercultural understanding in 19th-century Ceylon. The Title 'The Ceylon Gazetteer written/authored/edited by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789371694223 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 348 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: 348.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Language: English. About The Book: The Ceylon Gazetteer by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar is a significant 19th-century reference work, first published in 1834. It provides a detailed geographical, historical, and cultural account of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during British colonial rule. The book covers provinces, towns, rivers, and landmarks, offering insights into local customs, religions, and administration. Written with scholarly precision, it remains a valuable source for historians and researchers studying Sri Lanka's colonial past and the island's diverse ethnic and cultural landscape. About The Author: Simon Casie Chitty Modliar (18071860) was a prominent Sri Lankan Tamil civil servant, scholar, and writer during British colonial rule. He was one of the first Ceylonese to hold senior administrative positions. Fluent in multiple languages, he contributed significantly to the study of Eastern religions, culture, and history. His notable work, The Ceylon Gazetteer, remains a valuable resource. Chitty also promoted education and intercultural understanding in 19th-century Ceylon. The Title 'The Ceylon Gazetteer written/authored/edited by Simon Casie Chitty Modliar', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789371698443 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 348 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 348.