Capture of Villenore
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| Capture of Villenore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 21 July 1760 | |
| Location: | Villianur, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras Presidency | |
| Co-ordinates: | 11.9000°N 79.7500°E | |
| Result: | Fort surrendered | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Gen Sir Eyre Coote | Comte de Lally | |
| Strength | ||
| Garrison: 30 Europeans, 12 natives and 8 guns | ||
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 3rd Carnatic War
Summary
Villenore was a fort near Pondicherry. It was invested while the British were trying to establish a siege of Pondicherry. The garrison surrendered before the French and Mysorean forces could come to its relief.
External Links
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Siege of Villenore Google Books
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