The signing of the Kandyan Convention represented a significant turning point in the history of Sri Lanka, specifically for the Kingdom of Kandy. After years of resistance against British colonial expansion, the Kandyans agreed to the treaty as their forces faced military setbacks. The British, having taken control of the coastal areas of Ceylon, sought to pacify the mountainous interior where the Kingdom of Kandy was located. On February 2, 1815, at the Nuwara Eliya Convention, British representatives led by Major Thomas Marshall engaged in talks with local Kandyan leaders. The conditions of the agreement included promises of protection and the maintenance of the Kandyan monarchy under British sovereignty, a delicate compromise intended to foster coexistence.After the signing, the British consolidated their power, which ultimately led to the full annexation of the Kingdom of Kandy in 1824. The Kandyan Convention was characterized by both negotiations and the troubling context of military force, as resistance continued even after the treaty. Additionally, it represented the complexities of colonial diplomacy where terms were often dictated by the more dominant powers. While the Kandyans initially sought to preserve their autonomy and culture, this agreement marked a significant loss of independence for the Kandyan Kingdom and its people.