Battle of Arnee

The Battle of Arnee (or Battle of Arni) took place at Arani, India on 3 December 1751 during the Second Carnatic War. A British-led force under the command of Robert Clive defeated and routed a much larger Franco-Indian force under the command of Raza Sahib.[1] The French troops were guarding a convoy of treasure. Clive took up a position in swampy ground, crossed by a causeway in which the convoy was forced to pass. The French were thrown into disorder and forced to retreat, but night saved them from total destruction. The treasure, however, was captured.

Battle of Arnee
Part of the Second Carnatic War
Date3 December 1751
Location
Arani, India
Result Decisive British victory
Belligerents
British East India Company
Maratha allies
French East India Company
Nawab of Arcot
Commanders and leaders
Robert Clive Chanda Sahib
Raza Sahib
Strength
1,500 soldiers
200 British
700 Sepoys
700 Maratha cavalry
4,800 soldiers
300 French
2,500 Indian Infantry,
2,000 Indian Cavalry
Casualties and losses
light 400+

References

  1. Harvey p.82-83

Bibliography

  • Harvey, Robert. Clive: The Life and Death of a British Emperor. Sceptre, 1999.
  • Keay, John. The Honourable Company: A History of the English East India Company. Harper Collins, 1993


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