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Negotiations with the Kandyan Court
- When
- 1672
- Where
- Kandyan Court
The French negotiated with King Rajasinghe, who sought naval support against the Dutch, leading to the dispatch of an emissary.
King Rajasinghe found favor with the French, seeking naval support to impede Dutch reinforcements. Admiral De La Haye dispatched an emissary with 30 French soldiers to the Kandyan court to engage in negotiations, aiming to secure an alliance.
Sources
- Kandyan–Dutch war (1670–1675) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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