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Dutch Declaration of War
- When
- late 1739
- Where
- Malabar coast
- Part of
- Battle of Colachel
The Dutch command at Malabar declared war on Travancore in late 1739 after failed negotiations and trade disputes.
Following Marthanda Varma's dismissal of Dutch threats, the Dutch command at Malabar declared war in late 1739. They acted without obtaining permission or waiting for reinforcements from Batavia, initiating military conflict over spice trade monopolies.
Sources
- Battle of Colachel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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