Kandyan–Dutch war (1670–1675)

Kandyan-Dutch War
	; Fort Batticaloa in 1665
Date	1670-1675
Location	Present day Sri Lanka, and Indian Ocean
Result	Dutch Victory French expelled from all occupied territories; Expansion of Dutch Ceylon, and Rajasinha's offensives repelled;
Belligerents
Kingdom of Kandy; France	Dutch Republic Dutch East India Company;
Commanders and leaders
Rajasinha II of Kandy; Jacob Blaquet de la Haye	Rijckloff van Goens; Rickloff van Goens the Younger
Strength
Army of Kandy:; 15,000-30,000 Soldiers; French Fleet:; 15 Warships; 2,250+ Soldiers	Army number in Dutch Ceylon unknown but, 14 Vessels to engage the French

The Dutch-Kandyan War of 1670–1675 emerged as a result of territorial ambitions on the part of the Dutch, who sought to extend their dominion. The conflict saw French involvement, potentially at Rajasinha's invitation, although they were ultimately ousted. Consequently, the Dutch managed to expand their territorial holdings, successfully achieving their objectives.

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