Siege of Arcot 1751
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 23 September 1751 – 14 November 1751 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1751 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Second Carnatic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 12.9000, 79.3333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Arcot (23 September – 14 November 1751) took place at Arcot, India between forces of the British East India Company led by Robert Clive allied with Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah and forces of Nawab of the Carnatic, Chanda Sahib, allied with the French East India Company. It was part of the Second Carnatic War.
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