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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The French sent a force to attack Fort St David. They were surprised by the army of the Nawab of Arcot and driven back towards Pondicherry. | The French sent a force to attack [[Fort St David]]. They were surprised by the army of the Nawab of [[Arcot]] and driven back towards Pondicherry. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 14:14, 8 May 2010
| Battle of the Governor's House | ||
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| Part of 1st Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 9 December 1746 | |
| Location: | 1.5 miles northwest of Fort St David, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 11.755933°N 79.765851°E | |
| Result: | French defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company Arcot |
French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Anwaruddin Muhammed Khan | M. Bury | |
| Strength | ||
| 6,000 horse 3,000 foot |
1,700 | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 1st Carnatic War
Summary
The French sent a force to attack Fort St David. They were surprised by the army of the Nawab of Arcot and driven back towards Pondicherry.
External Links
Battle at the Governor's House Google Books