Siege of Pondicherry (1760)

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.

Siege of Pondicherry
Part of the Third Carnatic War

The demolished citadel after the siege
Date4 September 1760 – 15 January 1761
Location11.9330°N 79.8300°E / 11.9330; 79.8300
Result British victory
Belligerents

 Great Britain

 France

Commanders and leaders
Eyre Coote Thomas Arthur

References


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