Battle of Colachel: How Travancore king Marthanda Varma crushed Dutch colonial power
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August 7, 2026
Led by Varma and Ramayyan, the Travancore forces managed to strangle the Dutch supplies from all sides.
Led by Varma and Ramayyan, the Travancore forces managed to strangle the Dutch supplies from all sides.
Marthanda Varma promoted a policy of strengthening his kingdom and expanding its borders. This angered the Dutch and led to the conflict.
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