The early 1900s marked one of the darkest chapters in Maldivian history. Among the most infamous moments was the tearing apart of the nation’s very first constitution, the forced abdication of a reigning sultan, and the scandal that surrounded a crown prince.
In this episode, I present my research on Motaru Boatu Gadubadu (the Motor Boat Coup)
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Abdul Hakeem Hussain Manik (1994). Hassan Fareedhuge Thaareekh adhi Dhivehi Thaareekhge thanthankolhu. Retrieved from: https://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/server/api/core/bitstreams/7a971215-5b67-4080-b08c-3af9a8435f15/content
Abdulla Saeed (2022). Gaanoon Asaasee Liyumaai Vidhaalun. Retrieved from:
https://thiladhun.com/88760
Mariyam Sana (2022). Furathama Gaanoon Asaasee Veedhaalun. Retrieved from:
https://theeru.com/post/2143/2237
Peoples Majilis (2025). History of Majilis. Retrieved from: https://majlis.gov.mv/en/pes/history-of-majlis
Dr Shamsul Falaah. How the law in the Maldives paved the way for a Sunni legal tradition. Retrieved from:
https://melbourneasiareview.edu.au/how-the-law-in-the-maldives-paved-the-way-for-a-sunni-legal-tradition/0
Husnu Al Suood.Political System of the Ancient Kingdom. Retrieved from: https://justicesuood.com/public/uploads/1611685910668Political_System_of_the_Ancient_Kingdom.pdf
This Independence Day marks 60 years of freedom, and I’m taking you back to where the chains began.
Sixty Years of Independence is a three-part series tracing the shadows before, during, and after Maldives fell into British hands under the protectorate agreement.
In this episode, I present my research on why we began to want more than a crown under someone else’s shadow.
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Mohamed Naseer (2009). Ingireysi Hiyaamathuge Dhashah Dhiyun Adhi Boduhulhu Jehun.
Mohamed Hamdhoon (2024, 07 26). Voaraainge Mahchah Nasir Hoadhevi Kaamiyaabee: Minivankamah Elhi Furathama Fiyavalhu. Retrieved from Mihaaru.com: https://mihaaru.com/report/136075
Niumathullah Idrees (2021, 07 26). Nasir Hunnevee Gothugai: Minivankan Dhinumun Noonee Vaahakaeh Nudhakkaanan. Retrieved from Mihaaru.com: https://mihaaru.com/report/94915
Simaha Naseem (2021, 07 25). Raajje Minivanvaan Massaiykuri Maigandu Sababuthah. Retrieved from Raajje.mv: https://raajje.mv/103795
PSM News (2021, 07 26). Dhivehin Minivankamah Kuri Dhathuru. Retrieved from psmnews.mv: http://psmnews.mv/89698
Ahmed Saail Ali (2017, 06 08). Raajje Ingireysingge Kulhibaya. Retrieved from Sun.mv: https://sun.mv/90846
Aishath Shazleen (2018, 11 11). Ibrahim Nasir: Varugadha Leadereh. Retrieved from https://archive.mv/: https://archive.mv/dv/articles/4Oo8O
Maahil Mohamed (2015, 07 26). Ingireysin Birugannavan Maleyge Zuvaanun Jessi Baeh Stuntthah. Retrieved from https://archive.mv/: https://archive.mv/dv/articles/M48W9
Ahmed Naaif (2019, 07 26). Varugadha Ingireyseenaai Kurimathilee Dhivehi Anhenun. Retrieved from Sun.mv: https://sun.mv/122257/165427
This Independence Day marks 60 years of freedom, and I’m taking you back to where the chains began.
Sixty Years of Independence is a three-part series tracing the shadows before, during, and after Maldives fell into British hands under the protectorate agreement.
In this episode, I present my research on how the Maldives became a British protectorate.
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Mohamed Naseer (2009). Ingireysi Hiyaamathuge Dhashah Dhiyun Adhi Boduhulhu Jehun.
This Independence Day marks 60 years of freedom, and I’m taking you back to where the chains began.
Sixty Years of Independence is a three-part series tracing the shadows before, during, and after Maldives fell into British hands under the protectorate agreement.
In this episode, I present my research on Boduhulhuge Haadhisa — the fire that swallowed Malé whole, leaving behind not just ashes, but an opening for empire.
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Mohamed Naseer (2009). Ingireysi Hiyaamathuge Dhashah Dhiyun Adhi Boduhulhu Jehun.
In this episode, I present my research on the historical figure, Prince Izzuddin and his days in Henveiru Ganduvaru (currently the president’s residence - Muliyaage)
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Alaa Didi (2013). Al Ameer Hassan Izzuddin. Retrieved from: https://lucasjalyl.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/princehasan
Abdulla Saeed (2019). Henveiru Ganduvaruge Naacharangee. Retrieved from: https://allosaeed.blogspot.com/2019/12/blog-post.html
Imad Latheef (2022). Henveiru Ganduvaru Manipulhuge Sababun Dhivehi Dhaulathah Kurimathivi Bodu Ladhu. Retrieved from: https://v1.oneonline.mv/64931
In this episode, I present my research on the historical figure, Ghiyasuddin Radhun or Shaheedhukulha Bandaarain.
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
In this episode, I present my research on the first president of the Maldives Mohamed Ameen Didi.
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Mohamed Hamdhoon (2021, June 10). Mohamed Ameenuge Maruge Dhathuru: Beyvafaa Aai Laainsaanee Aniya. Retrieved from https://adhadhu.com: https://adhadhu.com/article/12803
Mohamed Jameel. (2011). Orchid. Male': Novelty Printers and Publishers.
Niumathullah Idrees (2023, February 7). Hukurun Feybi Gothah Gos Vahtaalee Verikan. Retrieved from https://mihaaru.com/: https://mihaaru.com/people/117733
The Presidents Office. (n.d.). Presidents of the Maldives: President Al Ameer Mohamed Amin. Retrieved from https://presidency.gov.mv: https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerPresident/7
In this episode, I present my research on the historical figure Rehendhi Khadeeja. Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2000). Ahsultana Rehendhi Khadeeja. Faiythoora 21. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.Habeeba Hussain Habeeb (1981). Ahsulthana Khadheeja Rehendhi Kanbaidhi Kilege Siri Loaka Abaarana Mahaarehendhi. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.C.F.Beckingham (1994). The Travels of Ibn Battuta. London: The Hakluyt Society. Mohamed Ameen Didi (2002). Thangeeh'u kurevun Dhivehiraajjeyge thaareekhuge thanthankolhu. Male': Novelty Printers and Publishers,.
In this episode, I present my research on the historical figure Hadhi Hassan Rasgefaanu
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Mohamed Ameen Didi (2002). Thangeeh'u kurevun Dhivehiraajjeyge thaareekhuge thanthankolhu. Male': Novelty Printers and Publishers,.
In this episode, I present my research on the historical figure Bureki Ranin (Burecca).
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise.
However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2015). Buraki Raneennaai Kalhu Mohamed Manikufaanu. Faiythoora 418.
Abdulla Saeed (2020). Buraki Ranin: Kokkofulhu Avahaara Kohlavai Loabiveriyaa ah Raskan Hoadhavaidhevvi. Retrieved from https://allosaeed.blogspot.com: https://allosaeed.blogspot.com/2020/08/blog-post_43.html
Mohamed Ameen Didi (2002). Thangeeh'u kurevun Dhivehiraajjeyge thaareekhuge thanthankolhu. Male': Novelty Printers and Publishers,.
Nasma Abdulmuhsin (2022). Gaafaru Kalhu Unbusheymu Dhannamutha? Gaafaru Kalhu Unbusheymu Dhannamutha? Male': https://adhadhu.com/article/24838.
In this episode, I present my research on the historical figure Mariyam Kaba'afa'anu Rani Kilege, more commonly known in Maldivian history as Endhi Mariyanbu.
Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.
Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:
Mohamed Ameen Didi (2002). Thangeeh'u kurevun Dhivehiraajjeyge thaareekhuge thanthankolhu. Male': Novelty Printers and Publishers,
Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.
Disability rights activist Muthu joins me on this episode to discuss disability representation in Maldivian media and society. With personal experiences, Muthu shares his journey highlighting the barriers the disabled community face and the milestones they have achieved.
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