Siege of Nundydroog explained

The siege of Nundydroog was conducted by British East India Company 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. Tipu Sultan managed to successfully defend the fort and the British eventually retreated.

Conflict:Siege of Nundydroog
Partof:Anglo-Mysore War
Date:October 1791
Place:Nundydroog
Result:Mysorean Victory
Combatants Header:Belligerents
Commander1:Tipu Sultan
Commander2:Unknown
Notes:Tipu Sultan managed to successfully defend the fort and the British eventually retreated

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References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Fortescue, John William. A history of the British army, Volume 3. Macmillan. 1902.