What is battle of kepaniwai?

The Battle of Kepaniwai was fought on December 14, 1790, on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The forces of Kamehameha I, the chief who unified the Hawaiian islands, attacked the forces of Maui, led by King Kalanikūpule. The battle is significant because it led to the conquest of Maui by Kamehameha, marking a major step in the unification of Hawaii. The battle was named after Kepaniwai Park, which means "damming of the water" in Hawaiian, and refers to the stream that flowed through the battlefield. The battle was brutal, with both sides losing a significant number of warriors, including many high-ranking chiefs. The victors were said to have slaughtered the defeated, including women and children. The battle is remembered as one of the bloodiest and most devastating in Hawaiian history.