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|combatant2=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Mysore Kingdom of Mysore] | |combatant2=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Mysore Kingdom of Mysore] | ||
|commander1=Lt Chalmers | |commander1=Lt Chalmers | ||
|commander2=Kummer- | |commander2=Kummer-ud-Deen | ||
|strength1= 120 Topasses<br>200 | |strength1= 120 Topasses<br>200 Travancore sepoys<br>350 Madras sepoys | ||
|strength2= | |strength2= 8000 infantry<br>"many irregulars" <br>14 guns and 4 mortars | ||
|casualties1= | |casualties1= | ||
|casualties2= | |casualties2= | ||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
[[Charles Cornwallis]] entrusted the defence of Coimbatore province and Palghaut to Major Cuppage who considered Coimbatore fort indefensible. Lieutenant Chalmers (later [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/5/101005031/ General Sir John Chalmers] was in charge of the town and decided to defend the fort which was invested on 13 July by Tipu's forces consisting of 200 infantry, a considerable body of cavalry and 8 guns. After a long bombardment, the enemy launched a general assault on 11 August which was repulsed by the determined defenders assisted by a young Frenchman, Migot de la Combe. | [[Charles Cornwallis]] entrusted the defence of Coimbatore province and Palghaut to Major Cuppage who considered Coimbatore fort indefensible. Lieutenant Chalmers (later [http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/5/101005031/ General Sir John Chalmers]) was in charge of the town and decided to defend the fort which was invested on 13 July by Tipu's forces consisting of 200 infantry, a considerable body of cavalry and 8 guns. After a long bombardment, the enemy launched a general assault on 11 August which was repulsed by the determined defenders assisted by a young Frenchman, Migot de la Combe, who was in the service of the Rajah of Travancore and commanded the sepoys. Tipu's general, Kummer-ud-Deen, renewed the siege with greater forces and the garrison was obliged to capitulate on 3 November despite an attempt by Cuppage to relieve the fort. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Mysore_Wars Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars] Wikipedia<br> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Mysore_Wars Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars] Wikipedia<br> | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Anglo-Mysore_War 3rd Mysore War] Wikipedia<br> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Anglo-Mysore_War 3rd Mysore War] Wikipedia<br> | ||
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mDUQAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA224&dq=Gazetteer+of+The+territories+under+the+Government+of+the+East+India+Company%2BCoimbatore&ei=rbgZSfC5AY6KswOqgtXGAQ#PPA224,M1 Coimbatore] Gazetteer 1857 | [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=mDUQAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA224&dq=Gazetteer+of+The+territories+under+the+Government+of+the+East+India+Company%2BCoimbatore&ei=rbgZSfC5AY6KswOqgtXGAQ#PPA224,M1 Coimbatore] Gazetteer 1857 | ||
====Historical books on-line==== | |||
''History of British India Vol V'' by James Mill 1826 [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Pr4aeiuz4IMC&pg=PA72&dq=Coimbatore&ei=r9AzSIK1A6e-ygSF-YnMDw Assault on Coimbatore] Google Books<br> | |||
''Annals of the Wars of the 18th Century Vol IV'' by Sir Edward Cust 1862 [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Pr4aeiuz4IMC&pg=PA72&dq=Coimbatore&ei=r9AzSIK1A6e-ygSF-YnMDw#v=onepage&q=Coimbatore&f=false Siege of Coimbatore] Google Books | |||
[[Category:Battles|Coimbatore, Battle of]] | [[Category:Battles|Coimbatore, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:Campaign of 1791-92|Coimbatore, Battle of]] | [[Category:Campaign of 1791-92|Coimbatore, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:3rd Mysore War|Coimbatore, Battle of]] | [[Category:3rd Mysore War|Coimbatore, Battle of]] | ||
Revision as of 18:41, 20 March 2012
| Siege of Coimbatore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Mysore War | ||
| Date: | 13 June- 3 November 1791 | |
| Location: | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras Presidency | |
| Co-ordinates: | 10.991160°N 76.993902°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Kingdom of Mysore | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt Chalmers | Kummer-ud-Deen | |
| Strength | ||
| 120 Topasses 200 Travancore sepoys 350 Madras sepoys |
8000 infantry "many irregulars" 14 guns and 4 mortars | |
| Casualties | ||
Summary
Charles Cornwallis entrusted the defence of Coimbatore province and Palghaut to Major Cuppage who considered Coimbatore fort indefensible. Lieutenant Chalmers (later General Sir John Chalmers) was in charge of the town and decided to defend the fort which was invested on 13 July by Tipu's forces consisting of 200 infantry, a considerable body of cavalry and 8 guns. After a long bombardment, the enemy launched a general assault on 11 August which was repulsed by the determined defenders assisted by a young Frenchman, Migot de la Combe, who was in the service of the Rajah of Travancore and commanded the sepoys. Tipu's general, Kummer-ud-Deen, renewed the siege with greater forces and the garrison was obliged to capitulate on 3 November despite an attempt by Cuppage to relieve the fort.
External Links
Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
3rd Mysore War Wikipedia
Coimbatore Gazetteer 1857
Historical books on-line
History of British India Vol V by James Mill 1826 Assault on Coimbatore Google Books
Annals of the Wars of the 18th Century Vol IV by Sir Edward Cust 1862 Siege of Coimbatore Google Books