select the correct answer. which western nation had colonized sri lanka? a. dutch b. france c. united states…

Brief Explanations:

Sri Lanka was colonized by the Portuguese in the 16th - century, then the Dutch took over in the 17th - century, and finally, the British colonized it from the 19th - century until its independence in 1948. Among the given options, both the Dutch and Britain colonized Sri Lanka. But considering the historical sequence and the more well - known period of British colonial rule, Britain is a more prominent colonial power in Sri Lankan history.

Answer:

D. Britain