Episode 2 of 4
Recapture and Rout
- When
- 1803
- Where
- Kandy
Kandyans recaptured the city, leaving only one British survivor, but were later routed at Hanwella.
The Kandyans recaptured Kandy, leaving only one British survivor. They harried British forces down to the Mahaveli river. However, the Kandyan forces were routed at Hanwella. This sequence of events highlights the volatile nature of the military campaign during the First Kandyan War.
Sources
- Kingdom of Kandy Wikipedia
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