On 15 November 1967, a vote was taken in parliament to decide whether the Maldives should continue as a constitutional monarchy or become a republic.People's Majlis Archive Of the 44 members of parliament, 40 voted in favour of a republic. On 15 March 1968, a national referendum was held on the question, and 93.34% of those taking part voted in favour of establishing a republic. The republic was declared on 11 November 1968, thus ending the 853-year-old monarchy, which was replaced by a republic under the presidency of Ibrahim Nasir. As the King had held little real power, this was seen as a cosmetic change and required few alterations in the structures of government.
on 15 november 1967 a vote was taken in parliament to decide whether the maldives should continue as a constitutional monarchy or become a republicpeople's majlis archive of the 44 members of parliament 40 voted in favour of a republic on 15 march 1968 a national referendum was held on the question and 9334% of those taking part voted in favour of establishing a republic the republic was declared on 11 november 1968 thus ending the 853-year-old monarchy which was replaced by a republic under the presidency of ibrahim nasir as the king had held little real power this was seen as a cosmetic change and required few alterations in the structures of government