battles over many years to consolidate his control. In 1790, Keōua's party was to have their footprints frozen into volcanic ash, and in 1791 Kamehameha's forces finally killed Keōua at Puʻukoholā Heiau. References Battles involving Hawaii History of Hawaii (island) Ancient Hawaii Conflicts in 1782 1782 in Hawaii Wars of succession involving the states and peoples of Oceania