Battle of Arnee

Part of the Second Carnatic War

Date	3 December 1751
Location	Arni, India
Result	Decisive British victory

Belligerents

British East India Company
Maratha allies

French East India Company
Nawab of Arcot

Commanders and leaders

Robert Clive

Chanda Sahib
Raza Sahib

Strength

1,500 soldiers
200 British
700 Sepoys
700 Maratha cavalry

4,800 soldiers
300 French
2,500 Indian Infantry,
2,000 Indian Cavalry

Casualties and losses

light

400+

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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