Battle of Arikera
| Battle of Arikera | ||
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| 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
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