Siege of Madras
| Siege of Madras | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Carnatic War Seven Years War | ||
| Date: | 14 December 1758 - 17 February 1759 | |
| Location: | Madras | |
| Presidency: | Madras Presidency | |
| Co-ordinates: | 13.080592°N 80.285799°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig-Gen John Caillaud William Draper |
Comte de Lally | |
| Strength | ||
| 2,200 European troops 1,800 Native troops |
2,700 European troops 4,000 Native troops | |
| Casualties | ||
| 600+ British and 300 Sepoys | 700 Europeans | |
This was an event during the 3rd Carnatic War
Summary
Comte de Lally, with all the forces he could muster, encamped before Fort St George and began constructing siege batteries. Over two months there were numerous engagements. John Caillaud brought reinforcements from Tanjore and assumed command of the garrison. French supplies became short. A British fleet arrived on 15 February and de Lally was obliged to raise the siege.
Biographies
Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography 1906
John Caillaud (1724-1812)
William Draper (1721-87)
Comte de Lally (1700-66)
External Link
Carnatic Wars Heritage History
3rd Carnatic War Wikipedia
Fort St George Wikipedia
Siege of Madras Google Books
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