Invasion of Venad

Invasion of Venad
Part of Madurai-Venad Conflicts
DateOctober 1634–March 1635
Location
Kerala, India
Result Madurai Nayaks Victory
Belligerents
Madurai Nayakas Venad Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Tirumala Nayaka
Ramaiyan		 Unni Kerala Varma
Iravikkutti Pillai †
Casualties and losses
Heavy

Tirumala Nayaka’s invasion of Venad was a military campaign was initiated by Tirumala Nayaka to bring the ruler of Venad under the authority of Madurai Nayaks and make him pay tribute. Madurai forces entered the Nanjanad region and defeated the Venad army at the battle of Kaniyakulam. During the campaign, several towns were attacked and plundered, causing widespread damage. In the end the ruler of Venad accepted the authority of Tirumala Nayaka bringing the region under Madurai Nayak’s influence.

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