Correct Answer:

B: The Battle of Colachel

Explanation of Options:

Option A: The Battle of Porto Novo  
 • Incorrect. The Battle of Porto Novo was fought in 1781 between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore.
 • It was part of the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
 • This battle did not involve the Dutch or the Travancore kingdom.
 • The battle was significant for the British as it helped them maintain their position in South India.

Option B: The Battle of Colachel  
 • Correct. The Battle of Colachel took place in 1741.
 • It was fought between the Kingdom of Travancore and the Dutch East India Company.
 • The Travancore king, Marthanda Varma, defeated the Dutch forces.
 • This victory marked the decline of Dutch influence in the region and is considered a significant event in Indian history.

Option C: The Battle of Pollilore  
 • Incorrect. The Battle of Pollilore (also known as the Battle of Polilur) was fought in 1780.
 • It was part of the Second Anglo-Mysore War between the Kingdom of Mysore and the British East India Company.
 • This battle did not involve the Travancore kingdom or the Dutch.
 • The Mysore forces, led by Hyder Ali, achieved a significant victory against the British.

Option D: The Battle of Changanassery  
 • Incorrect. There is no widely recognized historical battle known as the Battle of Changanassery.
 • Changanassery is a town in Kerala, but it is not associated with a notable battle involving the Travancore kingdom and the Dutch.
 • This option does not relate to the historical context of the question.
 • It is likely included as a distractor in the options.