Battle of Kaba
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The Battle of Kaba was fought at Kaba, Fiji, in 1855 between self proclaimed Fijian Tui Viti (King) Cakobau and his enemies from Rewa and Bau. In 1853, Cokobau had previously attempted to take the rebel positions at Kaba, in which he was brutally defeated.[1] This time though Cakobau was supported by a strong fleet from Tonga, sent by Tu'i Tonga (King) Taufa'ahau (George I) of Tonga and Enele 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.
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Battle of Kaba | |||||||
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Part of Fijian Civil War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Fiji Tonga |
Rewa Province Bau | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Cakobau Taufa'ahau Enele Ma'afu | Mara | ||||||
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3,000 2,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
800 700 killed, 60 wounded | 2,000 killed, 600 captured |
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