Siege of Arcot (1751 AD)

Siege of Arcot (British East India Company & Nawab of Arcot (Wallajah) & border|22px Maratha Empire vs France & French East India Company & Nawab of Arcot (Chanda Sahib)) took place in 1751 AD during Second Carnatic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1751 AD
• Date: 1751-11-14
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Second Carnatic War
• Side A: British East India Company, Nawab of Arcot (Wallajah), border|22px Maratha Empire
• Side B: France, French East India Company, Nawab of Arcot (Chanda Sahib)
• Commanders (A): Robert Clive, Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, border|22px Murari Rao
• Commanders (B): Joseph François Dupleix, Charles Godeheu, Chanda Sahib, Raza Sahib
• Outcome: British-Wallajah-Maratha victory Wallajah becomes the Nawab of Carnatic British gain influence over the French in the Carnatic region
• Coordinates: 12.900°, 79.333°

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