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Battle of Condore

Coordinates: 16°11′04″N 81°08′06″E / 16.1844°N 81.1349°E / 16.1844; 81.1349
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Battle of Condore
Part of Seven Years' War

South Indian painting depicting the Battle of Condore, probably mid-19th century
Date9 December 1758
Location16°11′04″N 81°08′06″E / 16.1844°N 81.1349°E / 16.1844; 81.1349
Result British victory
Belligerents
British East India Company French East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Lt. Col.Francis Forde Marquis de Conflans
Strength
2,600 British
5,000 Indian Allies
6,500 French
Large force of Indian Allies

The Battle of Condore took place near Masulipatam on 9 December 1758 during the Third Carnatic War, part of the Seven Years' War. An Anglo-Indian force under the command of Colonel Francis Forde attacked and defeated a similarly sized French force under the command of Hubert de Brienne, Comte de Conflans, capturing all their baggage and artillery. The victory allowed the British to lay siege to Masulipatam, which they stormed on 25 January 1759.

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