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Travancore–Dutch War

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280: 1077:. In his July 1739 report, van Imhoff noted that Marthanda Varma favoured the Company's competitors, and that his increasing power threatened the Dutch trade interests in the region. In another report, van Imhoff rejected a plan to pay market price for procurement of pepper, calling it unprofitable, and instead favoured military action to force the coastal rulers to fulfill their contract obligations. In a December 1739 report, van Imhoff wrote that the Dutch business in the region was in "complete ruin", and would have to be saved through "violent redress". 305: 1379:
Meanwhile, the Company's Supreme Government ordered the Dutch Command at Malabar to negotiate peace with the Travancore instead of military action. Therefore, the Dutch also requested the kings of Cochin and Tekkumkur to initiate negotiations with Travancore. However, these rulers believed that the peace between the Dutch and Travancore would be detrimental to their interests, and were unwilling to work towards such a peace negotiation. Therefore, the Dutch opened direct negotiations with Travancore, and
344: 291: 1057:(Cochin) requested Marthanda Varma to honour the Dutch monopoly contract with Peritally that had been signed in 1688. He pointed out that the Dutch had declined to join the expelled ruler of Peritally against Travancore, even though the ruler had offered his whole land to the Dutch for such support. In August 1736, Marthanda Varma agreed to send his envoys to meet the Dutch representatives, but refused to do so after these representatives reached the meeting place. Travancore continued to supply the 1289:
van Gollenesse refused to oblige, citing scarcity of soldiers and weapons. In June 1742, the Travancore army attacked Kollam, which was defended by Nair soldiers led by Achyuta Wariar. During the siege, the Dutch provided counsel, rice and ammunition to the ruler of Kollam. Marthanda Varma made several unsuccessful attempts to capture Kollam, Marthanda and ultimately withdrew after losing 6,000 soldiers in the conflict.
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and requested renewal of negotiations at Pulikkara. Accordingly, van Gollenesse sent his envoys Silvester Mendes and Isaac Isackzs (the captain of the Lascorins) for the discussions, but these envoys found Marthanda Varma's proposals vague and ambiguous. On 6 April 1743, van Gollenesse received a message from Marthanda Varma confirming the failure of negotiations at Pulikkara.
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negotiations until he became certain that van Imhoff's arrival in Kerala had been postponed. He then assumed a tough bargaining position, and refused to approve that his representatives had agreed to at Mavelikkara. When the Dutch protested, he expressed regret, and requested renewal of negotiations at
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Meanwhile, Marthanda Varma had received news about the alleged impending arrival of van Imhoff's forces, and therefore, he retreated to his core territory, and started peace negotiations with the Dutch. He contacted the rulers of Cochin and Tekkumkur, asking them to mediate the Dutch and Travancore.
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After the failure of negotiations with Marthanda Varma, the Dutch command at Malabar decided to declare war on Travancore, without obtaining permission or waiting for reinforcements from Batavia. The Dutch deployed a detachment of soldiers from Ceylon against Travancore, under the command of Captain
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before besieging Kochi. While Duyvenshot had told Marthanda Varma that the Travancore forces would be able to capture Kollam, van Gollenesse believed that the fortifications at Kollam would be able to withstand a siege. The ruler of Kollam and Kayamkulam sought the Dutch support against Travancore:
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In a 17 April 1742 letter to Batavia, the Dutch commander van Gollenesse requested 2,000 soldiers from the Company's Supreme Government, stating that the Dutch were in a dire situation in Malabar. Van Gollenesse mentioned that the Europeans were deserting the Dutch forces, and the local allies were
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fort held by the Dutch. While the siege was going on, the rulers of Kollam and Kayamkulam left the Dutch alliance, and concluded a secret agreement with Travancore. On 10 April 1742, the dejected Dutch then left the fort in haste, leaving behind their ammunition and provisions. The Dutch force, led
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and the Dutch, and their army was commanded by Palliyil Idikkela Menon, a courtier of the Maharaja of Cochin. Towards the end of 1753, the Cochin army occupied Purakkad. On 3 January 1754, the rebels, backed by the armies of Cochin and the Dutch, met the Travancore forces led by prince Rama Varma,
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These terms were unacceptable to van Gollenesse, who broke off the negotiations. The Travancore representatives then asked him to specify his objections, and in response, van Gollenesse presented his proposed draft of the treaty. Marthanda Varma replied that he was ready to settle the differences,
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The negotiations at Mavelikkara progressed well, and on 6 January 1743, the English factors at Anchuthengu expressed hope that peace would be established between the Dutch and Travancore. However, by this time, Marthanda Varma learned that van Imhoff had not yet departed from Europe. He dragged on
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would be arriving in India with a large force. However, van Imhoff's forces did not actually arrive in India. In August 1742, he sought arms and soldiers from the Dutch East India Company's Supreme Government at Batavia, stating that if this support was not provided, he would have to sign a peace
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and the Pillais were dissatisfied with her rule. The Dutch commissioners had proposed appointing a Kariyakkar (administrator) to govern the kingdom alongside the queen, but did not have resources to spare for the kingdom's defence. Taking advantage of this situation, Marthanda Varma invaded the
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oars in vertical position on the beach sand, with an inverted pot on top of it along the beach side, so that it looked like a long line of infantry with helmets stood along the beach in multiple rows. The fishermen also kept their oars on their shoulders so that they would appear like soldiers
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Johannes Hackert. They asked Marthanda Varma to vacate the lands annexed by Travancore, which the king refused to do. On 12 November 1739, a joint force of the Dutch and their allies attacked the Travancore army stationed near Kollam. The Dutch allies included Deshinganad, Kayamkulam, and
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Meanwhile, because van Imhoff's forces did not arrive, the Dutch were unable to provide Kollam with reinforcements. Therefore, the ruler of Kollam and Kayamkulam agreed to become a tributary of Marthanda Varma, and signed a treaty to this effect in September 1742, at
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Meanwhile, the queen of the Eledattu Svarupam kingdom, who had been restored to the throne by the Dutch after being dethroned by Marthanda Varma, had become unpopular as a ruler. Her indifference to the administrative affairs had led to decay of the kingdom, and the
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Marthanda Varma won a decisive victory over the Dutch and captured 24 officers including the commander De Lennoy. A pillar that celebrates the victory and gives details about the war still stands near the coast of Colachel. There are folk tales among the local
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from Peritally to other foreign traders. In September 1736, van Gollenesse requested the queen of Maruthurkulangara to honour her monopoly contract with the Dutch, but the queen refused to do so now that her state was under Travancore's suzerainty.
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The Dutch rejected these terms, and presented their own terms, which were rejected by Marthanda Varma. The Dutch commander van Gollenesse believed that Marthanda Varma would soften his bargaining position if defeated in a battle.
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standing with their rifles. They were also instructed to make mock cannons using coconut trees as a diversion. The local fishermen co-operated extensively with the Travancori royal guards and captured the ship during this war.
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against the allies. The Ambalapuzha army led by Mathur Panikkar and Tekkedathu Bhattatiri defected to the Travancore army, and Marthanda Varma captured the state. In 1749 and 1750, Thekkumkur and Vadakkumkur were annexed.
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By 1742, the Dutch command in Malabar had spent enormous amount of money for defending their allies against Travancore's aggression, but had not gained much from this investment. The lack of funds and support from
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In November 1740, the Dutch command in Malabar received two small reinforcements of 105 and 70 soldiers from Ceylon, and launched a second campaign against Travancore, resulting in the battle of Colachel.
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prompted the Dutch to resume negotiations with Travancore. Marthanda Varma, who had not responded positively to the Dutch attempts at negotiations in the past, agreed to a peace treaty this time.
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Travancore would not hand over any deserters from Colachel, nor return any materials (including ammunition and cash) captured from the Company, since Travancore had suffered damage worth 400,000
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Subsequently, the Dutch and Travancore agreed to a ceasefire, but the hostilities resumed after the two sides failed to reach an agreement. After being reinforced with a cavalry contingent from
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In 1753, the northern parts of the newly created state of Travancore rebelled under the influences of the exiled rajas of Ambalapuzha, Thekkumkur and Vadakkumkur. The rebels were aided by the
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in 1741. Travancore won the war with the notable military service of fishermen community at the sea and seashore while Ananthapadmanabhan nadar as commander in chief of the army at the land.
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After Travancore's failure to capture Kollam, van Gollenesse again sought 2,000 soldiers from Batavia, mentioning that the number of soldiers required would rise to 5,000 if the ruler of
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Any previous contracts signed by the Dutch for pepper trade would be canceled, and the Dutch would be now required to pay Travancore 54 rupees for each candy of pepper
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Meanwhile, Marthanda Varma planned an attack on Kochi (Cochin). However, Duyvenshot, the former Dutch officer who had accepted his employment, advised him to conquer
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Marthanda Varma sent his envoy Krishna Annavy to Mavelikkara, while the Dutch were represented by Ezckiel Rahabi and Silvester Mendes, the captain of the Topasses.
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to guard Varkala. Meanwhile, the armies of Kollam and Kayamkulam also marched against the defenders. When the Travancore army withdrew to check an invasion by
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On 27 February 1743, the ruler of Kollam and Kayamkulam, who was unhappy with the terms of his treaty with Travancore, met van Gollenesse on board the ship
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had announced intentions to break his alliance with the Dutch, and the king of Tekkumkur as well as two princes of Cochin had disobeyed their orders.
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Travancore would comply with the contracts signed by the Dutch with the vassal states of Travancore, if the Dutch could produce the signed documents
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in 1753 with Marthanda Varma, whereby they undertook a strict policy of non-intervention and repudiated their alliances with other Kerala powers.
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by the Dutch. When the Dutch retreated to their base in Colachel, Marthanda Varma pursued them and caught up with them on 10 August 1741. In the
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Travancore would retain the parts of Kollam conquered in July 1739, Kottarakkara, Kunnattur, Majnore, Maruthurkulangara, and Karthikapally.
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The Dutch would return all of Travancore's arms and ammunition captured at Kollam, Karthikapally, Colachel, and Thengapatanam
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On 3 March 1743, Mendes informed van Gollenesse that Marthanda Varma had presented the following terms for a peace treaty:
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had broken out, and many Europeans were captured during this period in history. At that time it was the policy of the
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Marthanda Varma then captured the Dutch forts in the vicinity. A Dutch force under the command of De Lennoy landed at
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Travancore would return all prisoners of war from Colachel, except those who had taken service with Marthanda Varma
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people about this war. The tale says among other things that the local Mukkuvar fishermen were asked to keep their
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Travancore would recognize the Dutch claim on Attingal when the Dutch would present their agreement with its ruler
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In May 1743, van Gollenesse stepped down from the Dutch command in Malabar, in order to take up charge as the
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in the south, the allies occupied Eledattu Svarupam, and reinstated the princess. Next, the allies attacked
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The Dutch would be allowed to build a fort at Colachel, and in return, would help Travancore against the
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Travancore would return all the Dutch arms and ammunition that escaped the destructive fire at Colachel
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congratulated the Dutch on their victory, and requested them to leave the English establishment at
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The disputes between the rulers of Travancore and Kollam would be settled by two impartial princes
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The Dutch had monopoly contracts with the states of Peritally (Perakattavali or present-day
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depended on procurement of spices from these states. The ruler of Deshinganad (present-day
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On 17 February 1742, Marthanda Varma offered peace to the Dutch on the following terms:
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forts to Travancore, which were incorporated into the Travancore lines (Nedumkotta).
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The Dutch would support Travancore in driving the Nawab of Carnatic from Travancore
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The Dutch would be allowed to continue their pepper trade in these areas as usual.
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Both parties would give up claims on any other losses suffered during the war
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The Dutch would pay duties on their merchandise in the kingdom of Travancore
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The Dutch would maintain neutrality in Travancore's wars with other states
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The Dutch would aid Travancore with arms and ammunitions in times of war
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of pepper to the Dutch, and would be free to sell 200 candies to anyone
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By early December 1739, the Dutch and their allies marched towards
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The Travancore-Dutch relations improved after the Dutch sold the
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In 1739, the Dutch organised an alliance of the rulers of Kochi,
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In July 1742, the Dutch factors in India received the news that
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breaking away from the Dutch command in Malabar: the ruler of
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treaty with Travancore on terms unfavourable to the Company.
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army of Kollam forced the Travancore army to retreat from
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was divided among several small chiefdoms. In the 1730s,
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however continued to support European presence in the
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1728: 1721: 1713: 1709: 1701: 1697: 1689: 1685: 1677: 1668: 1659: 1658: 1654: 1642: 1641: 1637: 1632: 1614: 1586: 1581: 1518: 1507: 1501: 1498: 1483: 1467: 1456: 1400:Paravur, Kollam 1295: 1237: 1199: 1193: 1098: 1084:, Vadakkumkur, 1036: 1031: 985:Pedir (1897–98) 945:Japan (1863–64) 840:Moluccas (1810) 773:India (1739–41) 671:India (1644-45) 621:Mormugão (1639) 616:Salvador (1638) 571:Abrolhos (1631) 541:Salvador (1625) 526:Salvador (1624) 464: 458: 453: 452: 450: 399:, the ruler of 397:Marthanda Varma 385: 348:Marthanda Varma 304: 302: 301: 297: 286: 270: 184: 152: 125: 114: 108: 105: 62: 60: 50: 38: 23: 22: 15: 12: 11: 5: 2203: 2201: 2193: 2192: 2187: 2182: 2177: 2167: 2166: 2162: 2161: 2155: 2140: 2122: 2120: 2117: 2114: 2113: 2101: 2089: 2077: 2065: 2053: 2041: 2029: 2017: 2000: 1981: 1964: 1952: 1940: 1928: 1916: 1904: 1887: 1875: 1860: 1843: 1831: 1816: 1804: 1792: 1780: 1768: 1766:, p. 376. 1749: 1734: 1719: 1707: 1695: 1683: 1681:, p. 375. 1666: 1652: 1634: 1633: 1631: 1628: 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673: 668: 663: 658: 653: 648: 643: 638: 636:Malacca (1641) 633: 628: 623: 618: 613: 608: 603: 598: 593: 588: 583: 578: 573: 568: 563: 558: 553: 548: 543: 538: 533: 528: 523: 518: 513: 508: 503: 498: 493: 488: 486:Malacca (1606) 483: 481:Amboina (1605) 478: 469: 466: 465: 451: 449: 448: 441: 434: 426: 384: 381: 367:(VOC) and the 351: 350: 340: 319: 318: 314: 313: 287: 277: 269: 268: 262: 256: 245: 234: 227: 216: 203: 202: 198: 197: 194: 193: 190: 186: 185: 176: 174: 170: 169: 166: 158: 157: 144: 143: 136: 135: 127: 126: 109:September 2014 41: 39: 32: 24: 14: 13: 10: 9: 6: 4: 3: 2: 2202: 2191: 2188: 2186: 2185:1741 in India 2183: 2181: 2178: 2176: 2173: 2172: 2170: 2158: 2152: 2148: 2147: 2141: 2137: 2133: 2129: 2124: 2123: 2118: 2111:, p. 88. 2110: 2105: 2102: 2099:, p. 87. 2098: 2093: 2090: 2087:, p. 86. 2086: 2081: 2078: 2075:, p. 85. 2074: 2069: 2066: 2063:, p. 84. 2062: 2057: 2054: 2050: 2045: 2042: 2039:, p. 83. 2038: 2033: 2030: 2026: 2021: 2018: 2015:, p. 82. 2014: 2009: 2007: 2005: 2001: 1998:, p. 76. 1997: 1992: 1990: 1988: 1986: 1982: 1979:, p. 81. 1978: 1973: 1971: 1969: 1965: 1962:, p. 80. 1961: 1956: 1953: 1949: 1944: 1941: 1938:, p. 79. 1937: 1932: 1929: 1925: 1920: 1917: 1914:, p. 75. 1913: 1908: 1905: 1902:, p. 74. 1901: 1896: 1894: 1892: 1888: 1885:, p. 73. 1884: 1879: 1876: 1873:, p. 66. 1872: 1867: 1865: 1861: 1858:, p. 65. 1857: 1852: 1850: 1848: 1844: 1841:, p. 64. 1840: 1835: 1832: 1829:, p. 63. 1828: 1823: 1821: 1817: 1813: 1808: 1805: 1802:, p. 62. 1801: 1796: 1793: 1789: 1784: 1781: 1778:, p. 61. 1777: 1772: 1769: 1765: 1760: 1758: 1756: 1754: 1750: 1747:, p. 60. 1746: 1741: 1739: 1735: 1732:, p. 59. 1731: 1726: 1724: 1720: 1717:, p. 58. 1716: 1711: 1708: 1704: 1699: 1696: 1693:, p. 57. 1692: 1687: 1684: 1680: 1675: 1673: 1671: 1667: 1662: 1656: 1653: 1648: 1647: 1639: 1636: 1629: 1624: 1621: 1619: 1616: 1615: 1611: 1609: 1607: 1603: 1599: 1595: 1591: 1588:In 1741, the 1583: 1578: 1576: 1574: 1570: 1565: 1563: 1559: 1555: 1550: 1545: 1543: 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