Thaathu Podcasts

In this episode, I present my research on the story of Dom Manoel (Hasan IX) the king who  renounced Islam and converted to Christianity

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.

Ahmed Nijah (2014). Gaumah Gadhaaruvee Meehunge Therein Nuvavana Hassan Rasgefaanu. Retrieved from: https://mikalnews.com/report/22/?page=0

Ajay Kamalakaran (2021). When Maldives was ruled by Catholic kings living all the way in Goa. Retrieved from: https://scroll.in/magazine/1007554/when-maldives-was-ruled-by-catholic-kings-living-all-the-way-in-goa

In this episode, I present my research on the story of Sultan Muhammad Fareed Al-Awwal, the last king of the Maldives. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

The President's Office (2025). President Al Ameer Ibrahim Nasir. Retrieved from: https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerPresident/6

Olivia Lang and Zaheena Rasheed (2008). Former President Nasir Dies. Retrieved from: 

https://web.archive.org/web/20090126080901/http://www.minivannews.com/news_detail.php?id=5533

Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology (2025). Republic Day. Retrieved from:https://mohst.gov.mv/ministry/celebrating-days/15

Ahmed Alaa Didi (2021). Jumhooriyathaai Raajjeyge Jumhooriyya ah Balailumeh. Retrieved from:https://adhadhu.com/article/18128

Aminath Yumna (2024). Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyage Ufehdhumaai Tharagee. Retrieved from:https://farudhun.com/article/1399

Mohamed Hamdhoon (2023). Emme Fahuge Radhun: Aaraai Baareh Neiy Othee Izzathaai Sharafu. Retrieved from:https://mihaaru.com/report/120502

Mohamed Hamdhoon (2022). Boduganduvarugai Nasir Koaradi Jessevee Keeve. Retrieved from: https://mihaaru.com/report/110882

In this episode, I present my research on the story behind the northern uprising. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

mvplus(2025). Thaareekhge Therein: Uthuru Gadubadah 82 Aharu! Retrieved from: https://www.plus.mv/news/120559

Michael O'Shea (2006). Fahuge Tareek Maldives history timeline 1900-2006. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20060221053914/http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/maldivesculture/Tareek/maldives_history_timeline_20th_century.htm

In this episode, I present my research on the story behind the depopulation of Thinadhoo.

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

Hussain Zaheen (2015). Havaru Thinadhooge Rayyithunaai Dhekolhah Nasir Hingi Laainsaanee Jareema. Retrieved from: https://www.addulive.com/38424

Mohamed Naseem (2022). Thinadhoo Falhukurun: Sarukaarun Kudakudhinnah Jessi Haalu. Retrieved from:https://adhadhu.com/article/22707

Fahala Saeed (2022). Thinadhoon Meehun Beyli Kaarisaa 1. Retrieved from:https://sandhaanu.today/21834/

Fahala Saeed (2022). Thinadhoon Meehun Beyli Kaarisaa 2. Retrieved from:https://sandhaanu.today/22017/

Mohamed Hamdhoon (2022). Thinadhooah HavaruThinadhoo Kiyunee Keevve? E ee Fahuruveri Vaan Jehey Namehtha?. Retrieved from: https://adhadhu.com/article/20337

Ahmed Shurau (2021). Thinadhoogai Alun Vazanverivaan Kurevunu Iulaan. Retrieved from: https://gaafu.mv/dv/29029

MVPlus. Havaru Thinadhoo Depopulation – Part 1: The Beginning of the Uprising. Retrieved from: https://www.plus.mv/photo-stories/36142/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNQU2dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVTklaYk9LR3JOaXd3Y0JzAR7s5JKB2C0s4dkcZTY5lbNO0XG6CFwuS0KKzmOkkB-tO8gHpNr4FVXwkAf9CA_aem_OV_b17ZChqB9UQg9IinulA

MVPlus. Havaru Thinadhoo Depopulation – Part 2: The End of the Secessionist Administration. Retrieved from: https://www.plus.mv/photo-stories/36266/

Abdulla Hilmy (2020). Havaruthinadhoon Meehun Beylumuge Thereyn 5. Retrieved from:https://web.archive.org/web/20200928113928/https://www.galehiri.com/2013/12/5.html

Abdulla Hilmy (2016). Havaruthinadhoon Meehun Beyli Vaahaka. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20201204072818/https://www.galehiri.com/2016/09/blog-post_1.html

Abdulla Hilmy (2020). Havaruthinadhoon Meehun Beylumuge Thereyn 3. Retrieved from:https://web.archive.org/web/20201029053739/https://www.galehiri.com/2013/12/3.html

Abdulla Hilmy (2020). Havaruthinadhoon Meehun Beylumuge Thereyn 6. Retrieved from:https://web.archive.org/web/20200927110209/http://www.galehiri.com/2013/12/6.html

In this episode, I present my research on the story behind how the Maldives became a republic. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

The President's Office (2025). President Al Ameer Ibrahim Nasir. Retrieved from: https://presidency.gov.mv/PO/FormerPresident/6

Olivia Lang and Zaheena Rasheed (2008). Former President Nasir Dies. Retrieved from: 

https://web.archive.org/web/20090126080901/http://www.minivannews.com/news_detail.php?id=5533

Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology (2025). Republic Day. Retrieved from:https://mohst.gov.mv/ministry/celebrating-days/15

Ahmed Alaa Didi (2021). Jumhooriyathaai Raajjeyge Jumhooriyya ah Balailumeh. Retrieved from:https://adhadhu.com/article/18128

Aminath Yumna (2024). Dhivehi Raajjeyge Jumhooriyyage Ufehdhumaai Tharagee. Retrieved from:https://farudhun.com/article/1399

Mohamed Hamdhoon (2023). Emme Fahuge Radhun: Aaraai Baareh Neiy Othee Izzathaai Sharafu. Retrieved from:https://mihaaru.com/report/120502

Mohamed Hamdhoon (2022). Boduganduvarugai Nasir Koaradi Jessevee Keeve. Retrieved from: https://mihaaru.com/report/110882

In this episode, I present my research on the story behind the November 3rd terrorist attack in Male’. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

MNDF (2012). November 3. Male’ Maldives

Moosa Latheef (2023). Luthufee Minivan Viyas E Handhaan Thakaai Vakivumeh Neiy. Retrieved from: https://dhauru.com/post/report/24299

Moosa Latheef (2021).Beybey, Aharen Biruganey: Eyge Fahun Eree Vazan. Dhen Maru. Retrieved from: https://dhauru.com/post/report/2102

Ahmed Faseeh (2019). 3 November 1988 Ge Udhuvaanee Hamalaa.  Retrieved from: https://aafathis.mv/archives/39946

David Brewster (2014). Operation Cactus: India’s 1988 intervention in the Maldives. Retrieved from: https://web.archive.org/web/20170101022632/http://pragati.nationalinterest.in/2014/04/operation-cactus-indias-1988-intervention-in-the-maldives/

Mariyath Mohamed (2023). November 3 conspirator Luthfee to be released today. Retrieved from: https://edition.mv/news/30338?ref=tagpage-related-related

Ana Ahmed (2024). November 3, 1988: The Day the Maldives Defied a Coup. Retrieved from: https://en.sauvees.com/1457/

Sun.mv (2024). Moosa Ali Jaleel to receive Grand Order of Military Honor. Retrieved from: https://en.sun.mv/92963

Mohamed Rehan (2022). The failed coup d’état of November 3. Retrieved from: https://edition.mv/november_3_coup/26201

Coralgrass Market (nd). 3rd November 1988 coup d'état – a disorderly preparation. Retrieved from: https://coralglass.market/news/213

In this episode, I present my research on the story behind the United Suvadive Republic. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

Naseema Mohamed (2013). Minivan Dhivehi Raajje. Dhivehi Bahuge Academy. Male’. 

Michael O'Shea (2006). Fahuge Tareek Maldives history timeline 1900-2006. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20060221053914/http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/maldivesculture/Tareek/maldives_history_timeline_20th_century.htm

Maldivesindependent (2015). A lingering longing for self-rule. Retrieved from: https://maldivesindependent.com/feature-comment/the-longing-for-self-rule-115666

Pamela (2022). Top 10 Remarkable Facts about Abdullah Afeef. Retrieved from: https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/maldives/top-10-remarkable-facts-about-abdullah-afeef/

In this episode, I present my research on the story of Al-Ameen Hassan Fareed Didi. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

Abdul Hakeem Hussain Manik (1994). Hassan Fareedge Thaarekh Adhi Dhivehi Thaareekhuge Thanthankolhu.

Latheef (2016). Hassan Fareed was deliberately disappeared by English. Retrieved from https://miadhu.mv/article/en/5389

Mohamed Hamdhoon (2019). Maazeen Miadhu: Hassan Fareed Gehlun, Sababakee Germanuge Hamala. Retrieved from https://mihaaru.com/news/52610

Michael O'Shea (2006). Fahuge Tareek Maldives history timeline 1900-2006. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20060221053914/http://www.dhivehiobserver.com/maldivesculture/Tareek/maldives_history_timeline_20th_century.htm

In this episode, I present my research on the story behind Maldivian National Day. 

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

Naseema Mohamed Kaleyfaanu (2010). Dhivehiraajeyge Rahunnaai Raneen. Male': Dhivehi Bahaai Thaareekhah Khidhumaiykuraa Marukazu.

Adam Abdul Rahman - Ha, Utheemu (2017). Kalhuohfummi. 

Hassan Thajuddin. Tarikh Islaamee Dheeba Mahal. Dhivehi Bahuge Academy.

The early 1900s marked one of the darkest chapters in Maldivian history. Among the most infamous moments was the tearing apart of the nation’s very first constitution, the forced abdication of a reigning sultan, and the scandal that surrounded a crown prince.

In this episode, I present my research on Motaru Boatu Gadubadu (the Motor Boat Coup)

Maldivian history has primarily been preserved through oral traditions, with limited written documentation available. As a result, some details presented in this episode may not be entirely precise. 

However, I have made every effort to compile and synthesize the information from the sources I was able to access.

Below is a list of references consulted in the research process:

Abdul Hakeem Hussain Manik (1994). Hassan Fareedhuge Thaareekh adhi Dhivehi Thaareekhge thanthankolhu. Retrieved from: https://saruna.mnu.edu.mv/server/api/core/bitstreams/7a971215-5b67-4080-b08c-3af9a8435f15/content

Abdulla Saeed (2022). Gaanoon Asaasee Liyumaai Vidhaalun. Retrieved from: 

https://thiladhun.com/88760

Mariyam Sana (2022). Furathama Gaanoon Asaasee Veedhaalun. Retrieved from: 

https://theeru.com/post/2143/2237

 Peoples Majilis (2025). History of Majilis. Retrieved from: https://majlis.gov.mv/en/pes/history-of-majlis

Dr Shamsul Falaah. How the law in the Maldives paved the way for a Sunni legal tradition. Retrieved from: 

https://melbourneasiareview.edu.au/how-the-law-in-the-maldives-paved-the-way-for-a-sunni-legal-tradition/0

Husnu Al Suood.Political System of the Ancient Kingdom. Retrieved from: https://justicesuood.com/public/uploads/1611685910668Political_System_of_the_Ancient_Kingdom.pdf