Dutch intervention in northern Bali (1848)

[1] The expedition arrived in 2,400 men, a third of which was composed of Europeans, the rest being Javanese and Madurese soldiers, as well as one company of Africans, probably from the Dutch colony in Ghana.

[2] The Balinese numbered 16,000, including about 1,500 equipped with firearms under Jelantik.

[2] After the Dutch landing, the Balinese withdrew to their fortified position in Jagaraga about 4 kilometers away.

[2] The Dutch attacked the Balinese in Jagaraga despite the intense tropical heat.

The Balinese counter-attacked and routed the Dutch, who left 200 dead and had to reimbark on their ships.