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The Portuguese in Ceylon: Firearms and Fortresses

The Portuguese in Ceylon: Firearms and Fortresses

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the arrival of the Portuguese in Ceylon in the early 16th century, focusing on the coastal fortresses they built and the firearms that gave them an edge. They discuss the first encounter with the Kingdom of Kotte, the establishment of Colombo as a fortified trading post, and the decisive battle of Mulleriyawa in 1559, where the Sinhalese army, led by Tikiri Bandara, used terrain and clever tactics to defeat a Portuguese force. The episode also covers the cultural impact of Portuguese rule, including the introduction of new crops and words into Sinhala, and the lasting legacy of names like 'Lanka' and 'Ceylon'. Along the way, they touch on the rivalry between Kotte and Kandy, the role of the Catholic Church, and the beginning of European influence that would shape the island for centuries. #PortugueseCeylon #Colombo #Mulleriyawa #TikiriBandara #KotteKingdom #FortressBuilding #Firearms #CinnamonTrade #CatholicMissions #SinhalaLanguage #EuropeanExploration #16thCentury #MilitaryHistory #ColonialHistory #SriLankanHistory #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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