Siege of Madras 1758
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1758 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Seven Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 13.0901, 80.2701 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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.
The British victory contributed to the Annus Mirabilis of 1759.
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