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
Part of Anglo-Mysore Wars
Date18 February 1782
Location
Annagudi,Tamil Nadu
Result Mysore victory
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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