Low intensity conflict of Portugal with Kandy
If you are looking for the page with the statistics about this event you can find it here:All Statistics
Were a series of minor conflicts between the Portuguese Empire and the Kingdom of Kandy.
Chronology
Interactive Chronologies with maps are available in the section Changes Navigation
January 1604: In 1603, Portuguese General Dom Jerónimo successfully captured the Kandian fort at Balana, solidifying Portuguese control over the territory.
January 1604: The Kingdom of Kandy successfully defended itself against the Portuguese attempt to subjugate Balana. The rebellion among the Lascarins, led by historical figure King Vimaladharmasuriya I, played a crucial role in forcing the Portuguese to retreat to Colombo.
January 1617: Parts of Sabaragmuwa and Matara were conquered by Senarat.
January 1617: In December 1616 a much greater revolt broke out in eastern Seven Korales, led by a disgraced grain measurer who claimed to be the grandson of Rajasinha, late prince Nikapitiya Bendara.
February 1617: Despite initial cordiality, Senarat quickly grew distrustful of Nikapitiyas' success and attitude towards Kandy. Fearing a future rival, he withdrew all his aid and ordered Kuruvita Rala to suspend operations while he attempted to gain a truce with the Portuguese.
August 1617: By this sudden turn of events, in August 17 an agreement between the Portuguese and Kandy was reached and a treaty put into effect. In negotiating with the Portuguese, Senarat proved rather capable, refusing most of Portuguese demands but stil had to formally pledge vassalage to the King of Portugal, agree not interfere in missionary work in Kandy (Senarat even entrusted his children to be educated by Franciscans), offer several noblemen as hostages in Colombo and pay two large elephants a year as a token tribute. The Portuguese on their part agreed to a formal alliance and recognized Senerat as the rightful King of Kandy.
October 1617: With the coming of favourable winds in March 1617, important Portuguese reinforcements had arrived in Colombo. In June, developments in Jaffna favoured the Portuguese as Cankili I usurped the throne through a coup and in exchange for Portuguese recognition, agreed to prevent supplies and weapons from reaching the rebels from there. Between July and September the Portuguese were able to recapture the Seven Korales.
