Battle of Colachel
Marthanda Varma’s Travancore army defeated Dutch East India Company forces at Colachel.
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1741 in India
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Historical records for India in 1741
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Capture of Dutch Forces
Travancore captured Dutch soldiers, weapons, and officers following the victory at Colachel.
Defence of Travancore
Ramayyan Dalawa helped organize Travancore’s resistance during the campaign against the Dutch.
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