Which ethnic group is known to have migrated to Sri Lanka as plantation workers during colonial times?

Muslims

Sinhalese

Sri Lankan Tamils

Indian Tamils

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D. Indian Tamils

Indian Tamils migrated as plantation workers during colonial rule, contributing to ethnic diversity in Sri Lanka.

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