Capture of Chingleput
| Capture of Chingleput | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 31 October 1752 | |
| Location: | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 12.680171°N 79.982017°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain Robert Clive | ||
| Strength | ||
| 200 European recruits 500 Sepoys 4 guns |
40 Europeans 500 Sepoys | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 2nd Carnatic War
Synopsis
Clive had started the siege of this fort when the French commander offered to capitulate. The garrison was allowed to retire with honours.
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Chengalpattu
Variants: Chingleput/Chengalpet
External Links
Carnatic Wars www.heritage-history.com
Life of Robert Lord Clive Google Books
Chingleput taken by Clive Google Books
Chingleput Google Books
Capture of Chingleput Google Books