Siege of Madras

Madras, held by the British, was besieged between December 1758 and February 1759 by French forces under the command of Comte de Lally during the Seven Years' War. The British garrison was able to hold out until it was relieved.

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1758 — 1759  Wikidata
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Location: 13.0901, 80.2701, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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1758 — 1759 Siege of Madras

1558-01-01T00:00:00Z

1558-01-01T00:00:00Z

1558 Siege of Santhome

1746-09-07T00:00:00Z

1746-09-09T00:00:00Z

1746 Battle of Madras

1746-10-24T00:00:00Z

1746-10-24T00:00:00Z

1746 Battle of Adyar

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Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
event	armed conflict	1558	Siege of Santhome	Vijayanagara Empire, siege, Portuguese Empire	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1746	Battle of Madras	battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1746	Battle of Adyar	French East India Company, Carnatic state, battle	Wikidata
event	armed conflict	1758	Siege of Madras	siege	Wikidata
organisation	arms industry		Heavy Vehicles Factory	arms industry, business	Wikidata
site	fort		Fort St. George	Government of Tamil Nadu, fort	Wikidata