Balana fort

Balana fort (බලන බලකොටුව), was built by the Kandyan kingdom in Gannoruwa, Sri Lanka. The fort was functioned as a strategic rock fortress and an outpost to Kandyan kingdom.

Portuguese try to capture Kandy due to secret negotiation between king Rajasinghe II and Dutch. Kandyan was negotiated with the Dutch to help them out to rid of the Portuguese power. Portuguese campaign against the Kingdom of Kandy was success at the initial stage after several setback, and they managed to seized the Balana fort.

Retreated Kandyan forces was stated offensive against the forwarding Portuguese forces at Kiriwaththalawa (present day Kiribatkumbura) and repulsed them. The battle became worse setback on Portuguese's interest on upcountry and resulted lost of about 4,000 men.

Balana fort is turned into remnant and it is managed by Archaeological Department.