Historical Events tagged with "Randeniwela"
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Kandy's Victory over Portuguese Forces
The Kingdom of Kandy, led by King Vimaladharmasuriya I, achieved a significant victory over the Portuguese forces at the Battle of Randeniwela. This confrontation took place in the central highlands of Sri Lanka and was a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between the Kandyans and the Portuguese who were expanding their colonial presence in the region. The Kandyans effectively leveraged their knowledge of the local terrain and strategic military tactics, resulting in the defeat of the Portuguese troops, thereby halting their advance in the kingdom.
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