Loss of Cuddalore 1758
| Loss of Cuddalore 1758 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 4 May 1758 | |
| Location: | Cuddalore | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 11.745571°N 79.825421°E | |
| Result: | Lost to French | |
| Combatants | ||
| British | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt-Gen Comte de Lally | ||
| Strength | ||
| 500 Sepoys | 1,000 Europeans 1,000 Sepoys | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 3rd Carnatic War
Summary
Comte de Lally was sent in command of the French expedition to India with the squadron of Admiral Comte d'Aché. He immediately sent a force under Comte d'Estaing against Cuddalore. The meagre garrison surrendered and was allowed to march to Fort St David.
Biographies
Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography 1906
Comte de Lally (1700-66)
External Links
Loss of Cuddalore www.kronoskaf.com