Siege of Pondicherry (1760)

For other sieges with this name, see Siege of Pondichéry.

The 1760–1761 Siege of Pondicherry was a conflict in the Third Carnatic War, as part of the global Seven Years' War. Lasting from 4 September 1760 to 15 January 1761, British land and naval forces besieged and eventually compelled the French garrison defending the French colonial outpost of Pondicherry to surrender. The city was running low on supplies and ammunitions when French commander Lally surrendered. It was the third British victory in the region that was under the command of Robert Clive.

Siege of Pondicherry
Part of the Third Carnatic War
The demolished citadel after the siege
Date 4 September 1760 – 15 January 1761 Location Pondicherry, India 11.9330°N 79.8300°E / 11.9330; 79.8300 Result British victory
Belligerents
Great Britain East India Company	France French East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Eyre Coote	Thomas Arthur

References

• Fortescue's History of the British Army