Battle of Gannoruwa (1638)

Battle of Gannoruwa (Kandy vs Portuguese Empire) took place in 1638 during Sinhalese–Portuguese conflicts.

Battle facts

• Year: 1638
• Date: 28 March 1638
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Sinhalese–Portuguese conflicts
• Side A: Kandy
• Side B: Portuguese Empire
• Commanders (A): Rajasinghe II, Wijayapala
• Commanders (B): Diogo de Melo de Castro, Fernão de Mendonça Furtado
• Casualties: 4,000 (approximately) (Portuguese Empire)
• Outcome: Sinhalese victory
• Coordinates: 7.280°, 80.602°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Gannoruwa · Wikidata entry