Siege of Trichinopoly (1741)

Siege of Trichinopoly
Part of Imperial Maratha Conquests
Date 16 January 1741 - 26 March 1741 Location Trichinopoly, Now in Tamil Nadu Result Maratha army successfully captures the town, compelling the surrender of Chanda Sahib.
Belligerents
Maratha Empire	Nawab of Carnatic
Commanders and leaders
Raghuji Bhonsle	Chanda Sahib  (POW)
Strength
40,000 - 50,000	5000 Sowar 10,000 Sepoys

The Siege of Trichinopoly took place in early 1741 during an extended series of conflicts between the Nawab of Arcot and the Maratha Empire for control over parts of what is now southern India. Raghuji Bhonsle's Maratha army successfully starved out the town, compelling the surrender of Chanda Sahib on 26 March 1741.

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