Menikkadawara Fort
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Menikkadawara Fort
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Menikkadawara Fort, was a small fort located at Menikkadawara, Kegalle. The Portuguese called the place, Manicravaré or Manicavarê. In January 1599 the Portuguese erected a tranqueira on the site. In 1603 the Portuguese were forced to withdraw from the area by the Kandyan forces. In 1626, under the supervision of the Portuguese Governor, Constantino de Sá de Noronha, the fort was upgraded and strengthened, the rectangular fortification was known as the Forte Santa Fe or the Cidadela (Citadel) of
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2022-03-11T02:45:13Z
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