Battle of Pollilore 1781
Battle of Pollilore 1781 | ||
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Part of 2nd Mysore War | ||
Date: | 27 August 1781 | |
Location: | Polilur, Near Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu | |
Presidency: | Madras | |
Co-ordinates: | 12.832836°N 79.479844°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Mysore | |
Commanders | ||
Lt Gen Sir Eyre Coote | Hyder Ali | |
Strength | ||
11,000 | 80,000 | |
Casualties | ||
421 killed and wounded | 2,000 |
External Links
Heritage History - Mysore Wars
Wikipedia - Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars
Google Books - Battle of Pollilore