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SINHALA MUSLIM RIOTS 1915

Sri Lanka is a  multi ethnic country. This riot was emerged between Sinhala Buddhist and Indian Moors which are two main ethnicity of the country. By this time English was governing the whole country. The native population of the country is Sinhalese and Indian Moor was minority. According to the ancient records Ceylon Moor settled   the country along with Arab merchants who landed for trade while Indian Moors originated from South India.

However the Gampola Perahara incident was the core reason for  Sinhalese and Muslim riot. The riot was initially between  Buddhist of Wahallagoda temple and Indian Moors who originally came from South India. Indian Moors objected stating that ,  the Buddhist perehara (procession) could not be allowed  with the music while passing their mosque premises. Agreeing to all the terms Buddhist decided to carry out the perehara another time which  is not conflicted with praying hours of the mosque.This perehara had been conducting by Buddhist without any disruption since ancient age. 

District secretary of the province at that time refused conducting perehara to pass with music got an order by virtue of the Police ordinance and Local Boards Act at that time. Ultimately Perehara was not conducted. By the verdict of Basnayake Nilame Vs Attorney General too was ordered not to held the perehara. But on 1915 May 28 Perehara started its walk and despite the objection by Indian Moors. The fight started. Amidst of the hooting of Indian Moors, some entered in to the mosque and  did some damages. This increased day by day and both lives and properties were perished. 

Due to the uncontrollable situation of the riot Martial Law was declared. Several including Sir Hendry Pedris was executed before appeal was made. Ultimately then Governor Robert Charlmers was removed and Sir John Anderson was succeeded as the Governor  . 

Though riot was overcome, the conflict between two ethnicity led for ethnic tension for decades.



                                    Sir Hendry Pedris was executed before appeal was made.





  

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