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Siege Of Trichinopoly (1751–52)
Siege of Trichinopoly may refer to: * Siege of Trichinopoly (1660) The siege of Trichinopoly in 1660 was a conflict during Chokkanatha Nayak's reign aided by the treacherous general Lingama Nayak, a Bijapuri army led by Shahaji laid siege to the fort with a combined force of 12,000 infantry and 7,000 cavalry. Th ..., part of Madurai–Tanjore conflicts * Siege of Trichinopoly (1741), the siege and capture of Trichinopoly by the Marathas * Siege of Trichinopoly (1743), the siege and capture of Trichinopoly by Hyderabad * Siege of Trichinopoly (1751–52), the siege of Trichinopoly during the Second Carnatic War See also * Battle of Trichinopolly (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege Of Trichinopoly (1660)
The siege of Trichinopoly in 1660 was a conflict during Chokkanatha Nayak's reign aided by the treacherous general Lingama Nayak, a Bijapuri army led by Shahaji laid siege to the fort with a combined force of 12,000 infantry and 7,000 cavalry. The defenders faced challenges from both the besiegers and conspirators within their ranks. Chokkanatha Nayak's vigilance exposed plots, leading to the execution of traitors and the reorganization of his administration. This swift action turned the tide forcing the retreat of the Bijapuri forces to Gingee. Background Upon ascending the throne, Chokkanatha Nayak declared war against Bijapur Sultanate aiming to oust its forces from Gingee restore the Nayaks of the region, and revive the prestige of the Vijayanagara Empire. Entrusting General Linganna Nayaka with a vast cavalry force of 40,000, Chokkanatha Nayak launched an offensive against Sagosi (Shahaji), the Bijapuri general at Gingee. Despite the military strength, the campaign was marred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege Of Trichinopoly (1741)
The siege of Trichinopoly took place in early 1741 during an extended series of conflicts between the Nawab of Arcot and the Maratha Confederacy for control over parts of what is now southern India. Raghuji Bhonsle's Maratha Army successfully starved out the town, compelling the surrender of Chanda Sahib on 26 March 1741. Background During the initial invasion, the leader of Chanda Sahib Chanda Sahib (died 12 June 1752) was a subject of the Carnatic Sultanate between 1749 and 1752. He was the son-in-law of the Nawab of Carnatic Dost Ali Khan, under whom he was a Dewan. An ally of the French, he was initially supported by ... Trichinopoly had stocked the city with grain, believing its ample supplies and strong fortifications would fend off the Marathas indefinitely. However, upon his return from Pondicherry, he sold the grain and even considered expanding his territories, sent his brother to Madura. This decision left Trichinopoly vulnerable and unaware of the immi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege Of Trichinopoly (1743)
The siege of Trichinopoly (14 March 174329 August 1743) was part of an extended series of conflicts between the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Maratha Empire for control of the Carnatic region. On 29 August 1743, after a six-month siege, Murari Rao surrendered, giving Nizam ul Mulk (Nizam) the suzerainty of Trichinopoly. By the end of 1743, the Nizam had regained full control of Deccan. This stopped the Maratha interference in the region and ended their hegemony over the Carnatic. The Nizam resolved the internal conflicts among the regional hereditary nobles (Nawabs) for the seat of governor (Subedar) of Arcot State, and monitored the activities of the East India Company, British East India company and French Indies Company, French East India Company by limiting their access to ports and trading. Background In 1714, the Mughal Empire, Mughal Mughal emperors, Emperor Farrukhsiyar appointed Nizam-ul-Mulk (also known as Nizam, Nizam I, and Asaf Jah I) as Viceroy of the Deccan. Decc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siege Of Trichinopoly (1751–52)
Siege of Trichinopoly may refer to: * Siege of Trichinopoly (1660) The siege of Trichinopoly in 1660 was a conflict during Chokkanatha Nayak's reign aided by the treacherous general Lingama Nayak, a Bijapuri army led by Shahaji laid siege to the fort with a combined force of 12,000 infantry and 7,000 cavalry. Th ..., part of Madurai–Tanjore conflicts * Siege of Trichinopoly (1741), the siege and capture of Trichinopoly by the Marathas * Siege of Trichinopoly (1743), the siege and capture of Trichinopoly by Hyderabad * Siege of Trichinopoly (1751–52), the siege of Trichinopoly during the Second Carnatic War See also * Battle of Trichinopolly (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
