Siege of Pondicherry (1760)

Siege of Pondicherry
	Part of the Third Carnatic War
	; The demolished citadel after the siege
Date	4 September 1760 – 15 January 1761
Location	Pondicherry, India11°55′59″N 79°49′48″E / 11.9330°N 79.8300°ECoordinates: 11°55′59″N 79°49′48″E / 11.9330°N 79.8300°E
Result	British victory
Belligerents
Great Britain East India Company;	France French East India Company;
Commanders and leaders
Eyre Coote	Thomas Arthur

Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right click here to donate.

0%

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)

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.

References[edit]

Fortescue's History of the British Army

This article about a battle in French history is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

This article about a battle in British history is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.

This Indian history-related article is a stub. You can help Bharatpedia by expanding it.