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
Date:October 1791
Place:Nundydroog
Result:Mysore Victory
Status: Victory

Tipu Sultan successfully defended the fortBritish Retreat

Combatants Header:Belligerents
Commander1:Tipu Sultan
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.