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To answer these questions, this study drew on a range of primary and

secondary sources, including historical records, official documents, and
scholarly works. Through a critical analysis of these sources, the paper

provided a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the impact of

colonialism on the religious landscape of Sri Lanka and its consequences for
inclusivity. Ultimately, this study aimed to contribute to the development of

more inclusive and equitable approaches to religious diversity in Sri Lanka
and beyond.

3. Research Methodology

This study had embraced a qualitative research methodology, encompassing
both primary and secondary sources, with the aim of scrutinising the enduring

repercussions of colonialism on Sri Lanka's religious landscape and its
ramifications for societal inclusivity. The research had been steered by the

previously delineated research inquiries.

Primary sources had encompassed historical records, official documents, and

sundry materials affording profound insights into the policies and practices

underpinning British colonial rule in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, secondary
sources were scholarly tomes, articles, and other scholarly publications,

offering discerning analyses and interpretations of the historical discourse.

The process of data collection had entailed a comprehensive perusal of extant
primary and secondary sources, leveraging various research methodologies,
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