Calachel: The Forgotten Battle where Travancore defeats the mighty Dutch
The Forgotten Victory That Changed Colonial India Forever
Most history buffs know about major colonial battles like Plassey, but the Battle of Calachel 1741 remains one of India’s most overlooked military triumphs. This decisive clash saw the Kingdom of Travancore deliver a crushing defeat to the mighty Dutch East India Company, marking a rare moment when a regional Indian power outmanoeuvred European colonizers at the height of their expansion.
