Siege of Pondicherry (1760)

For other sieges with this name, see Siege of Pondichéry.
Siege of Pondicherry
Part of the Third Carnatic War

The demolished citadel after the siege
Date 4 September 1760 – 15 January 1761
Location
Pondicherry, India
11°55′48″N 79°49′48″E
Result British victory
Belligerents

Great Britain

France

Commanders and leaders
Eyre Coote Thomas Arthur
Siege of Pondicherry (1760) is located in India
Siege of Pondicherry (1760)
Siege of Pondicherry (1760) (India)

The siege of Pondicherry in 1760-1761, was a conflict in the Third Carnatic War, as part of the global Seven Years' War. Lasting from 4 September 1760 to 15 January 1761, British land and naval forces besieged and eventually compelled the French garrison defending the French colonial outpost of Pondicherry to surrender. The city was running low on supplies and ammunitions when French commander Lally surrendered. It was the third British victory in the region that was under the command of Robert Clive.

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