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Battle of Tanjore
1758
18 July-10 August 1758
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Seven Years War (India)

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modern country

French Governor General Comte Thomas Lally captured British Fort St. David, on India’s southeast coast, then marched inland to besiege Tanjore (modern Thanjavur). However, he lacked sufficient ammunition for his guns. When Admiral Ann-Antoine d’Aché was repulsed in battle off Negapatam (3 August), Lally abandoned the siege and returned to the coast.


   
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