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Battle of Pondicherry
1760-1761
8 Dec1760-15 Jan 1761
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Seven Years War (India)

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modern country

The last major clash between France and Britain in India saw Colonel Eyre Coote follow Wandewash (January 1760) with a large-scale siege of the main French base at Pondicherry, supported at sea by Admiral Charles Steevens. Despite storm damage to the fleet, Coote maintained the siege and forced surrender, virtually ending France’s presence in India.


   
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