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the development of more inclusive and equitable societies where all

individuals and communities can live and thrive in harmony, regardless of
their religious identity.

5. Scope and Significance of the Study

The scope of this study is to examine the influence of British colonialism on

the religious landscape of Sri Lanka and its impact on inclusivity. The study
will focus on the period of British colonial rule in Sri Lanka, which lasted from

1815 to 1948 AD. The study will examine the policies and practices of British
colonialism with respect to different religious communities in Sri Lanka,

including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. The study will also

explore the legacy of colonialism and its impact on contemporary religious
diversity and inclusivity in Sri Lanka.

The significance of this study lies in its potential to contribute to a better
understanding of the factors that have contributed to the marginalisation of

certain religious communities in Sri Lanka and to suggest ways in which this
situation can be addressed. Sri Lanka is a country with a rich and diverse

religious heritage. Unfortunately, this diversity has been overshadowed by

conflict and division in recent years. The study of the impact of colonialism
on the religious landscape of Sri Lanka is therefore of great significance, as it

can help shed light on the historical and structural factors that have contributed
to this situation.

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