Battle of Wandiwash (1760)

Battle of Wandiwash (British East India Company vs French Indies Company & Maratha Empire) took place in 1760 during Seven Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1760
• Date: 22 January 1760
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Seven Years' War
• Side A: British East India Company
• Side B: French Indies Company, Maratha Empire
• Commanders (A): Sir Eyre Coote
• Commanders (B): Comte de Lally
• Casualties: 192 killed or wounded (British East India Company), 600–800 killed, wounded or captured (French Indies Company & Maratha Empire)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 12.500°, 79.620°

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Sources

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