Siege of Chandernagore
Siege of Chandernagore | ||
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Part of 3rd Carnatic War | ||
Date: | 23 March 1757 | |
Location: | Chandannagar, West Bengal | |
Presidency: | Madras | |
Co-ordinates: | 22.866700°N 88.366700°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | French | |
Commanders | ||
Col Robert Clive Admiral Charles Watson |
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Strength | ||
2000 trooops | 600 French 300 sepoys | |
Casualties | ||
External Links
Carnatic Wars
Google Books - Life of Robert Lord Clive
Google Books - Capture of Chandernagore