light 400+ Result Decisive British victory | Date 3 December 1751 | |
1,500 soldiers200 British700 Sepoys700 Maratha cavalry 4,800 soldiers300 French2,500 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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