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such as exhaustive literature reviews and judicious document analysis. The

literature review had served to proffer an overarching survey of extant
scholarly works delving into the impact of colonialism on Sri Lanka's religious

milieu. Simultaneously, document analysis had facilitated a trenchant

examination of primary sources, facilitating the discernment of salient themes
and patterns characterising British colonial policies and practices vis-à-vis

diverse religious communities within Sri Lanka.

For data analysis, the study had employed the rigorous methodological

framework of thematic analysis. This approach had involved the meticulous
identification and subsequent analysis of emerging patterns and overarching

themes within the dataset. These themes had then been marshaled to address
the research inquiries effectively and derive cogent conclusions concerning

the enduring impact of colonialism on Sri Lanka's religious landscape, along
with its implications for societal inclusivity.

To ensure the veracity and dependability of the research findings, a
multifaceted set of measures had been rigorously implemented. Initially, the

researchers had conducted a comprehensive review of the scholarly literature

to corroborate the grounding of the research inquiries in existing scholarship.
Subsequently, the processes of data collection and analysis had been

undertaken meticulously, adhering to established research protocols. Lastly,
the research findings had been subjected to peer review and thoroughgoing

evaluation by eminent scholars in the field to validate the research's alignment
with the most exacting standards of academic rigour and scholarly integrity.
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