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|strength1= | |strength1=2,500 British<br>5,000 Native levies | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 20 September 2008
| Battle of Condore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 7 December 1758 | |
| Location: | Rajahmundry, Andra Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 16.993585°N 81.775994°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Francis Forde | Marquis de Conflans | |
| Strength | ||
| 2,500 British 5,000 Native levies |
6,500 French | |
| Casualties | ||
External Link
Carnatic Wars
History of War Website
Google Books - Battle at Rajahmundry