The first expedition against the Jaffna kingdom was partially successful, but the Portuguese did not undertake any further military campaigns until the death of Cankili I. His death created competition for the crown amongst his offspring and opened up the opportunity for the Portuguese to intervene.
Ekspedisi militer pertama terhadap Kerajaan Jaffna berhasil sebagian, tetapi Portugal tidak melakukan kampanye militer lebih lanjut sampai kematian Cankili I. Kematiannya menciptakan persaingan atas takhta kerajaan di antara keturunannya dan membuka kesempatan bagi Portugal untuk campur tangan.