Siege of Nundydroog 1791
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 1 October 1791 – 19 October 1791 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1791 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Anglo-Mysore wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 13.3863, 77.7009 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Nundydroog was conducted by British Indian forces under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in October 1791, during the Third Anglo-Mysore War. The fortress of Nundydroog, was held by the forces of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. The British eventually stormed the fortress on 19 October.
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