Abstract:
Sri Lanka is a nation which consists of a diverse population. Numerous political, social,
economic and cultural events of its history have influenced in this diversity. Accordingly it is
important to examine the services rendered by different nations to this land in order to build up
the Sri Lankan nation which has been built on a great diversity at present. For that purpose this
study was conducted using ancient literary text written about history reveals the study of the
contribution of Muslims towards the economic sector of Sri Lanka during the Sinhalese rule.
Here the research has been done by collecting and referring the written literatures related to
history. Accordingly this study depicts that the Muslims have uplifted the domestic trade and
manufacturing segment through various fields as well as they have given glory to Sri Lanka by
aiding politically during the period of economic difficulties. Furthermore, they have contributed
through diplomatic relations, by creating new economic opportunities, by implementing tax
policies which raised the state revenue and by developing transportation sectors such as
shipping, irrigation and port sectors. Accordingly, this research has been done by collecting
data from written historical literatures. Thus it is possible to buildup harmony and unity among
the people living Sri Lanka and reminds the society about the hidden history by showing them the
sacrifices done by different religious groups for the betterment of the Sri Lankan nation. Also
different nationalities can get along with the future of the country by reminding them about the
immortal services given to this motherland by the people with their own identity.
