The administration of Jaffna during the dutch period-A historical perspective

Jaffna kingdom was functioning as an independent state. Kings of those times, Created and followed the administration to suit their purpose without any dependence on any other power. But following the conquest of maritime regions Ceylon by the Portuguese Jaffna lost its independence and came under their direct rule. The Portuguese established their administration favourable to them. Even in the times of Dutch who followed the Portuguese the same situation prevailed. Dutch in Jaffna followed the policy of thrift in all possible ways and formulated the policy to exploit the economy of Jaffna