Siege of Masulipatam

The Siege of Masulipatam was a British siege of the French-held town of Masulipatam in India during the Seven Years' War. The siege commenced on 6 March 1759 and lasted until the storming of the town by the British on the 7 April. The British were commanded by Colonel Francis Forde while the French defenders were under the command of Conflans.

Siege of Masulipatam
Part of Seven Years' War

Musalipatam fort in 1759
Date6 March to 7 April 1759
Location
Machilipatnam, India
Result British victory
Belligerents
British East India Company French East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Francis Forde Comte de Conflans

The British taking of the town helped relieve the Siege of Madras.

See also

Bibliography
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