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Battle of Wandewash
1760
22 January 1760
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Seven Years War (India)

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Encouraged by his defence of Madras against French Governor General Comte Thomas Lally, British Colonel Eyre Coote captured Wandewash, 60 miles to the southwest (29 November 1759), which was besieged by Lally two months later. Lally’s Maratha cavalry deserted during this decisive battle and he was badly defeated. He then withdrew to siege and defeat at Pondicherry.


   
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