The resulting battle saw the Portuguese force nearly destroyed, with large numbers of troops killed and captured.
Yet, theses lands were also classified for use by the Portuguese armed forces.
Portuguese forces could at best torment the nearby coast.
This action was one of the greatest defeats ever suffered by Portuguese forces.
There was no armed opposition from Portuguese forces or the civilian population.
Portuguese armed forces had been instructed to either defeat the invaders or die.
Similar actions quickly spread across the entire colony, requiring a strong response from the Portuguese forces.
The Portuguese force was surrounded with all escape routes cut off.
The Portuguese force was almost completely destroyed in the fight that ensued.
Approximately 4,000 soldiers of the Portuguese force were killed.
