Battle of Kannanur (1342 AD)
Battle of Kannanur (Madurai Sultanate vs Hoysala Kingdom) took place in 1342 AD.
Battle facts
- Year: 1342 AD
- Date: 1342-09-08
- Era: Medieval
- Side A: Madurai Sultanate
- Side B: Hoysala Kingdom
- Commanders (A): Ghiyas-ud-din of Madurai, Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Damghan Shah
- Commanders (B): Veera Ballala III, Virupaksha Ballala, Ballappa Dandanayaka
- Casualties: approx. UnknownMany turkic troops killed
- Outcome: Madurai Sultanate victory
- Coordinates: 10.913°, 78.741°
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