Siege of Masulipatam

Siege of Masulipatam
Part of Seven Years' War

Musalipatam fort in 1759
Date6 March to 7 April 1759
Location
Result British victory
Belligerents
British East India Company French East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Francis Forde Comte de Conflans

The siege of Masulipatam was a British siege of the French-held town of Masulipatam 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 the 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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