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Battle of Suan
1761
15 January 1761
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Seven Years War (India)

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A third abortive advance into Bengal saw Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and his French General Jean Law try to besiege Patna, defended by Major John Carnac and the troops of Nawab Mir Jafar of Bengal. Just west of Bihar City at Suan, the Imperial army was routed and Law was overpowered and captured. The Emperor was later allowed to retire to Oudh.


   
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