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.
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