Battle of Kaba

Battle of Kaba

The Battle of Kaba was fought at Kaba, Fiji, in 1855. It was fought between Fijian Tui Viti (King) Cakobau and his enemies from Rewa and Bau. Cakobau was supported by a strong fleet from Tonga, sent by Tu'i Tonga (King) Taufa'ahau (George I) of Tonga and Ma’afu, governor of the Tongan population in Fiji.

The battle was a major victory for Cakobau (thanks mainly to his Tongan allies), and cemented his leadership over Fiji. It also, however, underlined his dependency on the military power of Tonga, especially since Ma'afu remained in Fiji.

ources

* HUFFER, Elise, "Grands Hommes et Petites Îles: La Politique Extérieure de Fidji, de Tonga et du Vanuatu", Paris: Orstom, 1993, ISBN 2-7099-1125-6
* [http://www.fiji.gov.fj/publish/historical_timeline.shtml Historical timeline] , Fiji Government Online Portal


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