Battle of Arikera

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Battle of Arikera
Part of 3rd Mysore War
Date: 15 May 1791
Location: Arakere, Karnataka
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: approx 12.404684°N 76.823502°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Kingdom of Mysore
Commanders
The Earl Cornwallis Tipu Sultan
Strength
Casualties
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At the Battle of Arakera on the 15th May 1791, Tipu's forces were routed by the British, who failed to capitalise on their success here.

The action at Arakera may also be spelled the Battle of Arakerry.

External Links

Heritage History - Mysore Wars
Wikipedia - Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars
Wikipedia - 3rd Mysore War
Google Books - Battle of Arikera

Arakere Location
Survey 1920-1946