A summary of Portugese History in Ceylon (1506-1631).
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…Sinhalese this was an overwhelming victory: of the Portuguese expedition, only 130 men survived and surrendered.This defeat placed Portuguese Ceylon in danger. If the Sinhalese had the means of blockading Colombo by sea, the complete destruction of Portuguese power in Ceylon would have been assured.After this victory, King Senarat captured the fort of Saparagamuwa and set Colombo under siege. But after three months of siege the Sinhalese army was forced to withdraw.
…Sinhalese this was an overwhelming victory: of the Portuguese expedition, only 130 men survived and surrendered.This defeat placed Portuguese Ceylon in danger. If the Sinhalese had the means of blockading Colombo by sea, the complete destruction of Portuguese power in Ceylon would have been assured.After this victory, King Senarat captured the fort of Saparagamuwa and set Colombo under siege. But after three months of siege the Sinhalese army was forced to withdraw.
