Vitthala's Invasion of Fishery Coast

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. His forces, including the Badagas, ravaged key Portuguese settlements such as Punnaikayal, Tuticorin, and Manapad, forcing the Paravas and Portuguese to flee to nearby islands. The invasion was largely fueled by the Portuguese capture of Vitthala's brother-in-law, which enraged the Badagas. the occupation was short-lived by 21 August 1544, the Badagas withdrew to Kalakkadu, due to the Portuguese releasing the captive.

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1544  Wikidata
invasion, Portuguese Empire, Vijayanagara Empire, 

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1544	Vitthala's Invasion of Fishery Coast	Vijayanagara Empire, Portuguese Empire, invasion	Wikidata
site	fort		Kattabomman Fort	fort	Wikidata