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British Capture of Pondicherry

When
16 January 1761
Where
Pondicherry, French settlement on the southeast coast of India
Part of
British Capture of Pondichéry

British forces captured Pondicherry from the French on 16 January 1761, during the Seven Years' War.

On 16 January 1761, the British captured Pondicherry from the French. The supplied sources identify no specific commanders, regiments, or troop strengths for either side and give no account of the siege's duration or conduct. The capture occurred at Pondicherry, the chief French settlement in India, situated on the southeast coast.

Sources

  1. Pondicherry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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