Military operation

Vitthala's Invasion of Fishery Coast

1544 · 8.90° N, 78.17° E

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When
1544
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
8.90° N, 78.17° E
Description
1544 invasion

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Vitthala's invasion of Fishery Coast

1544 invasion in India

Vitthala's invasion of Fishery Coast in 1544 was a military campaign launched by the Vijayanagar Empire to reclaim control over the Paravas and their valuable pearl fisheries from Portuguese dominance. Ordered by Regent Ramaraya, Vitthala launched a large scale invasion after securing victory over the Travancore ruler at Kottar.

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