The Battle of Colachel (1741) was a watershed moment in Indian history as it shattered the myth of European naval invincibility. In this battle, the forces of the Kingdom of Travancore decisively defeated which European power?

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In the Battle of Colachel (1741), the forces of King Marthanda Varma of Travancore defeated the Dutch East India Company. This effectively ended the Dutch political and commercial dominance in Kerala.

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