Siege of Seringapatam (1659–1660) 1659
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1659 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | India | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Coordinates | 12.4140, 76.7040 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Srirangapatna (1659–1660) was a military conflict between the Shivappa Nayaka of Ikkeri and Devaraja Wodeyar I of Mysore Kingdom it was part of the campaign undertaken in support of Emperor Sriranga III whose cause Shivappa Nayaka had championed after establishing him at Hassan and Belur. Following his victory over the Mysore army at the Battle of Grama in September 1659, Shivappa Nayaka marched on Srirangapatna crossed the Kaveri River, and began a blockade of the fort in October 1659. He came close to capturing the city, the siege was eventually abandoned and Shivappa Nayaka returned to Bednur. The siege ended in a Mysore victory.
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