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By Mahimsan (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
The fort at Mullaitivu was built by the Dutch in 1715 was originally a small wooden structure, in 1721 a quadrangular fort of earth-work has been erected. The English had rebuilt it during the British occupation of the island.
On 25 August 1803, the fort of was overrun by Vanni Bandara (Pandara Vanniyan), the last chieftain of Vanni, with the support from kingdom of Kandy. Lt. von Driberg of occupying British forces and his garrison was was driven away and the canons of the fort captured.
The exact location of the fort has been lost in time but remains of an massively thick ancient brick structure in the premises of the newly built Mullaitivu District Secretariat building is thought to be part of a building in this lost fort.
Also See
- Forts and Fortifications of Sri Lanka
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of Mullaitivu Fort
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Driving Directions to Mullaitivu Fort
| Route from Colombo to Mullaitivu |
| Through : Puttam – Anuradhapura Distance :350 km Travel time : 7 hours Driving directions : see on google map |
