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|combatant2=French
|combatant2=French
|commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Clive Captain Robert Clive]
|commander1=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Clive Captain Robert Clive]
|commander2=Rajah Sahib
|commander2=
|strength1=380 Europeans<br>1,300 Sepoys<br>6 guns  
|strength1=200 European recruits<br>500 Sepoys<br>4 guns
|strength2= 2,500 cavalry<br>400 Europeans<br>2,000 Sepoys<br>9 guns and 3 morttars
|strength2= 50 Europeans<br>300 Sepoys
|casualties1=  40 Europeans killed<br>30 Sepoys killed
|casualties1=   
|casualties2= 50 Europeans killed<br>300 Sepoys killed
|casualties2=  
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'''This was an event during the [[2nd Carnatic War]]'''<br>
'''This was an event during the [[2nd Carnatic War]]'''<br>
== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
Rajah Sahib, son of Chanda Sahib, ravaged the country between [[Arcot]] and [[Madras]]. Though ambushed Clive managed to win the ensuing action.  
Clive managed to capture this fort despite having a force of raw recruits. Following the surrender he defeated a force sent from Chingleput killing 100 men and capturing 275 with two guns.


== Spelling Variants ==
== Spelling Variants ==
Modern name: Kaveripakkam<br>
Modern name: Kovalam<br>
Variants: Kaveripak/Coverspak/Covrepauk/Coverypank<br>
Variants: Covelong<br>


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
[http:///www/heritage.php?R_menu=OFF&Dir=wars&FileName=wars_carnatic.php Carnatic Wars] www.heritage-history.com<br>
[http:///www/heritage.php?R_menu=OFF&Dir=wars&FileName=wars_carnatic.php Carnatic Wars] www.heritage-history.com<br>
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=zgE-AAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Clive&as_brr=1&ei=UaSYR7nmE6jsiQHbv7TZCA Life of Robert Lord Clive] Google Books<br>
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=zgE-AAAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Clive&as_brr=1&ei=UaSYR7nmE6jsiQHbv7TZCA Life of Robert Lord Clive] Google Books<br>
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=IsVGAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA39&dq=%22Coverspak%22+Gleig&lr=&as_brr=1&ei=YqaYR8XyBYbWiwGWx6XZCA#v=onepage&q&f=false Battle of Coverspak] Google Books<br>
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=dYAroEjRQOUC&pg=PA149&dq=Covelong+1752&lr=&as_brr=3&cd=1#v=onepage&q=Covelong%201752&f=false Covelong taken by Clive] Google Books<br>
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=vAxX68LiNMkC&pg=PA298&dq=History+of+the+French+in+India+This+expedition+had+been+undertaken,&cd=1#v=onepage&q&f=false Battle of Covrepauk] Google Books<br>
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=lBAIAQAAIAAJ&pg=PA122&dq=The+life+of+Robert,+lord+Clive+Clive+took+full+advantage+of+the+impressions&as_brr=1&cd=1#v=onepage&q&f=false Siege of Covelong] Google Books<br>
==== Historical Books on-line ====
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=vAxX68LiNMkC&pg=PA332&dq=History+of+the+French+in+India+This+expedition+had+been+undertaken,&cd=1#v=onepage&q&f=false Capture of Covelong] Google Books
''The Decisive Battles of India: from 1746 to 1849 inclusive'' by Colonel G B Malleson 1914 [http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924023646528#page/n51/mode/2up Kaveripak] www.archive.org<br>




[[Category:Battles|Kaveripak, Battle of]]
[[Category:Battles|Covelong, Siege of]]
[[Category:2nd Carnatic War|Kaveripak, Battle of]]
[[Category:2nd Carnatic War|Covelong, Siege of]]

Latest revision as of 15:40, 10 May 2010

Siege of Covelong
Part of 2nd Carnatic War
Date: 10-13 September 1752
Location: Kovalam, Tamil Nadu
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: 12.783331°N 80.300001°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company French
Commanders
Captain Robert Clive
Strength
200 European recruits
500 Sepoys
4 guns
50 Europeans
300 Sepoys
Casualties

This was an event during the 2nd Carnatic War

Synopsis

Clive managed to capture this fort despite having a force of raw recruits. Following the surrender he defeated a force sent from Chingleput killing 100 men and capturing 275 with two guns.

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Kovalam
Variants: Covelong

External Links

Carnatic Wars www.heritage-history.com
Life of Robert Lord Clive Google Books
Covelong taken by Clive Google Books
Siege of Covelong Google Books
Capture of Covelong Google Books