Battle of Annagudi
The Battle of Annagudi was a military conflict between the forces of Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company, which took place at Annagudi near Tanjore on 18 February 1782. Tipu won the battle and took an entire detachment as prisoners.
Battle of Annagudi | |||||||
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Part of Anglo-Mysore Wars | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Mysore | East India Company | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tipu Sultan | Sir John Braithwaite (POW) | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1200 Infantry 600 horsmen 20 Guns |
1800 Men 20 Guns | ||||||
Tipu Sultan took entire detachment as prisoners |
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