The Kandyan Convention, an agreement between the British Colonial rulers and Kandyan chiefs, was signed in 1815. It annexed the Kingdom of Kandy to the British Empire, giving Britain full control ...

Today, March 2, is said to mark the 210th anniversary of the signing of the Kandyan Convention, though questions remain as to whether it was actually signed on this day or was only finalised later.

It was not until 1815 with the signing of the Kandyan Convention that Britain gained power over the island. The advantages of ...