Siege of Devikottai
| Siege of Devikottai | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 23 June 1749 | |
| Location: | Devikottai, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 11.359445°N 79.828558°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Tanjore | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Stringer Lawrence | Pratap Singh Rajah of Tanjore | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 2nd Carnatic War
Synopsis
The British agreed to help Shahji recover the throne of Tanjore. They captured the fort of Devikottai but then concluded an agreement with Pratap Singh the incumbent Rajah.
External Links
Carnatic Wars www.heritage-history.com
Capture of Devikottai Google Books
Stringer Lawrence Dictionary of National Biography