Who discovered Maldives?

There is no one single explorer or traveler who is widely recognized as having discovered the Maldives islands. The Maldives have a long history and were known to various ancient cultures, including the Romans, Arabs, and Persians, who were traders in the region. Sailors and traders from Sri Lanka and India are believed to have visited and settled in the islands as well. Ancient travelers left various accounts and references to the Maldives, but the exact date or explorer responsible for their discovery is not definitively known.