Battle of Colachel
Marthanda Varma’s Travancore army defeated Dutch East India Company forces at Colachel.
Role range: 1739-1753 – 1729-1758
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Marthanda Varma Biography and Timeline
Follow Marthanda Varma through 2 dated historical records for India.
Marthanda Varma, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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Capture of Dutch Forces
Travancore captured Dutch soldiers, weapons, and officers following the victory at Colachel.
Role range: 1739-1753 – 1729-1758
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