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Battle of Arnee

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Result
  
Decisive British victory

Date
  
3 December 1751

1,500 soldiers 200 British 700 Sepoys 700 Maratha cavalry
  
4,800 soldiers 300 French 2,500 Indian Infantry, 2,000 Indian Cavalry

Similar
  
Siege of Arcot, Battle of Ambur, Battle of Sholinghur, Battle of Deeg, Battle of Mallavelly

The Battle of Arnee (or Battle of Arni) took place at Arni, India on 3 December 1751 during the Second Carnatic War. A British-led force under the command of Robert Clive defeated and routed a much larger Franco-Indian force under the command of Raza Sahib. The French troops were guarding a convoy of treasure. Clive took up a position in swampy ground, crossed by a causeway in which the convoy was forced to pass. The French were thrown into disorder and forced to retreat, but night saved them from total destruction. The treasure, however, was captured.

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