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== Biographies == | == Biographies == | ||
Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography 1906<br> | Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography 1906<br> | ||
| − | [http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/150/mode/1up Francis Forde ( | + | [http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/150/mode/1up Francis Forde (1718-1770)]<br> |
== Spelling Variants == | == Spelling Variants == | ||
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== Historical Books on-line == | == Historical Books on-line == | ||
[http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924023646528#page/n107/mode/2up ''The Decisive Battles of India: from 1746 to 1849 inclusive'' - Battle of Kondur] www.archive.org<br> | [http://www.archive.org/stream/cu31924023646528#page/n107/mode/2up ''The Decisive Battles of India: from 1746 to 1849 inclusive'' - Battle of Kondur] www.archive.org<br> | ||
| − | [http://www.archive.org/stream/historyriseandp00broogoog#page/n252/mode/1up/search/Condore ''The History of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Army Vol I''- Battle of Condore] www.archive.org<br> | + | [http://www.archive.org/stream/historyriseandp00broogoog#page/n252/mode/1up/search/Condore ''The History of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Army Vol I'' - Battle of Condore] www.archive.org<br> |
[[Category:Battles|Condore, Battle of]] | [[Category:Battles|Condore, Battle of]] | ||
[[Category:3rd Carnatic War|Condore, Battle of]] | [[Category:3rd Carnatic War|Condore, Battle of]] | ||
Revision as of 18:28, 8 December 2010
| Battle of Condore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Carnatic War Seven Years War | ||
| Date: | 9 December 1758 | |
| Location: | Kundur, near Chebrolu, Pithapuram, Andra Pradesh | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 17.18089°N 82.311807°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Francis Forde | Marquis de Conflans | |
| Strength | ||
| 600 British 1,900 Indians 5,500 Indian Allies |
500 French 8,000 Indian Allies | |
| Casualties | ||
| 44 Europeans Many Sipahis |
156 men 32 guns | |
This was an event during the 3rd Carnatic War
Also known as the Battle of Rajahmundry
Field Army
Forde's Force
- Five coys Bengal European Regiment under Captain Adnet
- One coy European Artillery
- Six brass field guns
- Six 24-pounder battering guns
- One howitzer
- Three mortars
- 100 Lascars
- 1,800 sepoys
Anunderaj's Force
- 500 cavalry
- 5,000 infantry
- 40 European gunners
- Four field guns
Biographies
Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography 1906
Francis Forde (1718-1770)
Spelling Variants
Modern spelling: Kundur?
Variants: Kundoor/Kondur/Chundoor
External Links
Carnatic Wars Heritage History
3rd Carnatic War Wikipedia
Battle of Condore Wikipedia
Battle of Condore www.kronoskaf.com
Historical Books on-line
The Decisive Battles of India: from 1746 to 1849 inclusive - Battle of Kondur www.archive.org
The History of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Army Vol I - Battle of Condore www.archive.org
