The siege of Pondicherry in 1760-1761, was a conflict in the

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, as part of the global

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. Lasting from 4 September 1760 to 15 January 1761,

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land and naval forces besieged and eventually compelled the French garrison defending the

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outpost of

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to surrender. The city was running low on supplies and ammunitions when French commander Lally surrendered. It was the third British victory in the region that was under the command of

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Fortescue's History of the British Army
Battles of the East Indies Campaign (1757–1763) Siege of Pondicherry Conflicts in 1760 Conflicts in 1761 Battles involving French India Battles of the Seven Years' War Sieges involving British India Siege of Pondicherry Siege of Pondicherry Siege of ondicherry Siege of Pondicherry Siege of Pondicherry Third Carnatic War {{India-hist-stub

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