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The siege of Nundydroog was conducted by British East India Company forces under the command of General Charles Cornwallis in October 1791, during the Third Anglo-Mysore War. The fortress of Nundydroog, was held by the forces of Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore. Tipu Sultan managed to successfully defend the fort and the British eventually retreated.

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Siege of Nundydroog

Part of Anglo-Mysore War

Date

October 1791

Location

Nundydroog

Status

Mysore Victory

Tipu Sultan successfully defended the fort

British Retreat

Belligerents

Mysore

East India Company

Commanders and leaders

Tipu Sultan

Tipu Sultan managed to successfully defend the fort and the British eventually retreated

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