History of Eastern Tamils

History of Eastern Tamils of Sri Lanka is informed by local legends, native literature and other colonial documents.[1] Sri Lankan Tamils are subdivided based on their cultural, dialects & other practices as into Northern, Eastern and Western groups. Eastern Tamils inhabit a region that is divided into Trincomalee District, Batticalo District and Ampara District.[2]

  1. ^ Subramaniam, Folk traditionas and Songs..., p.1-13
  2. ^ Kartithigesu, Sri Lankan Tamil society and politics, p.2-4

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