Siege of Masulipatam 1759
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Date | 6 March 1759 – 7 April 1759 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1759 | 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 | 16.1667, 81.1333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Masulipatam was a British siege of the town of Masulipatam, held by the French and Dutch, 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 7 April. The British were commanded by Colonel Francis Forde while the French defenders were under the command of Conflans.
The British taking of the town helped relieve the Siege of Madras.
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