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Siege of Covelong
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| Siege of Covelong | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Carnatic War | ||
| Date: | 10-13 September 1752 | |
| Location: | Kovalam, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 12.783331°N 80.300001°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain Robert Clive | ||
| Strength | ||
| 200 European recruits 500 Sepoys 4 guns |
50 Europeans 300 Sepoys | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 2nd Carnatic War
Synopsis
Clive managed to capture this fort despite having a force of raw recruits. Following the surrender he defeated a force sent from Chingleput killing 100 men and capturing 275 with two guns.
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Kovalam
Variants: Covelong
External Links
Carnatic Wars www.heritage-history.com
Life of Robert Lord Clive Google Books
Covelong taken by Clive Google Books
Siege of Covelong Google Books
Capture of Covelong Google Books