A study of the historical variables that took place in Hinidumpattu during the British era

Abstract

Considering the involvement of the natives as an essential factor in maintaining strong British rule, the British formed a systematic administrative organization it was based on the agent system introduced by the 1833 Colebrook – Cameron performs. According to the Colebrook – Cameron provincial reforms, Hinidumpattu is governed under the supervision of the assistant government agent of the Galle District. To coordinate native officers with British administration assistant agents,’ the division was divided into several “pattu’’ or “Mudliyarwasm” In this way, Hinidumpattu was administered under a Mudliyar. He had civil, administrative, and judicial powers and was responsible to the deputy agent for his works. It was on this basis that British rule in Hinidumpattu was established. The main research problem of this research is to study historical variables that took place in the Hinidumpattu during the British period in Sri Lanka. A mixed-method approach is used for this research. Data collection is mainly based on primary and secondary literature and content analysis methods used for data analysis. This research revealed that Hinidumpattu is significantly associated with the socio-economic and political influences of British ruling power.