According to legends, the first settlers of the Maldives were people known as Dheyvis. The first Kingdom of the Maldives was known as . During the 3rd century BCE visit of emissaries, it was noted that the Maldives was known as Dheeva Mahal.
According to legends the first settlers of the Maldives were people known as Dheyvis. The first Kingdom of the Maldives was known as . During the 3rd century BCE visit of emissaries, it was noted that the Maldives was known as Dheeva Mahal.