Battle of Golden Rock
The Battle of Golden Rock was fought between forces of the British and French East India Companies on 26 June 1753, during the Second Carnatic War. French troops, assisted by Mysorean troops led by Hyder Ali, assaulted a British outpost near Trichinopoly, drawing the main British force defending Trichinopoly. The British, commanded by Stringer Lawrence, were victorious.
| Battle of Golden Rock | |||||||
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| Part of Second Carnatic War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| British East India Company | French East India Company | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Stringer Lawrence | Hyder Ali | ||||||
References
- Forrest, Sir George. The Life of Lord Clive
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