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Battle of Merkara
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| Battle of Merkara | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Coorg Campaign 1834 | ||
| Date: | 11 April 1834 | |
| Location: | Madikeri, Kodagu, Karnataka | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 12.42071°N 75.7397°E | |
| Result: | Occupation of capital | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Princely State of Coorg | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Lindesay | Rajah Chikkaveerarajendra Wodeyar | |
| Strength | ||
| 6,000 | ||
| Casualties | ||