Battle of Colachel (1741 AD)

Battle of Colachel (Travancore vs Dutch Republic & Dutch East India Company) took place in 1741 AD during Travancore–Dutch War.

Battle facts

Year: 1741 AD
Date: 1741-08-10
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Travancore–Dutch War
Side A: Travancore
Side B: Dutch Republic, Dutch East India Company
Commanders (A): Marthanda Varma, Ramayyan Dalawa
Commanders (B): Eustachius De Lannoy, Donadi, Duyvenschot
Casualties: approx. Negligible24 officials were taken as POWs Muskets, swords, and cannons were captured
Outcome: Travancore victory
Coordinates: 8.179°, 77.256°