The British favored Tamils over Sinhalese in colonial administrations, creating post-independence divisions that fueled violence and desires for a separate Tamil homeland in Sri Lanka.
The British used divide and rule policies in Sri Lanka by favoring Tamils over Sinhalese during colonial administrations, creating divisions that intensified post-independence. For instance, the Official Language Act of 1956 replaced English with Sinhala, disadvantaging Tamils. This discrimination led to violence, extremist groups, and desires for a separate Tamil homeland.
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