Kandyan–Dutch war (1670–1675)
| Kandyan-Dutch War | |||||||
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Fort Batticaloa in 1665 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Kingdom of Kandy France | |||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Rajasinha II of Kandy Jacob Blaquet de la Haye |
Rijckloff van Goens Rickloff van Goens the Younger | ||||||
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Army of Kandy: 15,000–30,000 Soldiers French Fleet: 15 Warships 2,250+ Soldiers | Army number in Dutch Ceylon unknown but, 14 Vessels to engage the French | ||||||
The Dutch-Kandyan War of 1670–1675 emerged as a result of territorial ambitions on the part of the Dutch, who sought to extend their dominion. The conflict saw French involvement, potentially at Rajasinha's invitation, although they were ultimately ousted. Consequently, the Dutch managed to expand their territorial holdings, successfully achieving their objectives.