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Capture of Matale

When
28 July 1848
Where
Matale
Part of
Matale Rebellion against British rule in Ceylon

Veera Puran Appu initiated an assault on Matale on 28 July 1848, successfully capturing the city.

On 28 July 1848, Veera Puran Appu initiated a decisive assault on Matale, leading to the city's successful capture. This occurred despite failures of other rebel leaders besieging Kurunegala and Wariyapola. The rebels raided Fort MacDowall in Matale, causing loss to the British.

Sources

  1. Puran Appu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  2. Gongalegoda Banda Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-23

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