medieval India · British
Siege of Arcot
Robert Clive’s defence diverted forces from Trichinopoly and strengthened the British-supported claimant during the Second Carnatic War.
Date1751 CE
LocationArcot, Tamil Nadu
OutcomeSuccessful defence of Arcot
VictorEnglish Company and Muhammad Ali’s supporters
DefeatedChanda Sahib’s forces and French allies
CommandersRobert Clive, Raza Sahib
UPSC relevance
Very high relevance for Robert Clive, the Second Carnatic War, and Anglo-French rivalry.
The visual decisiveness bar on the explorer is an editorial study aid, not a troop-strength or casualty estimate.