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Battle of Nedumkotta
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The Battle of Nedumkotta took place between December 1789 and May 1790, and was a reason for the opening of hostilities in the Third Anglo-Mysore War. This battle was fought between Tipu Sultan of the Kingdom of Mysore and Dharma Raja, Maharaja of Travancore. Mysore army attacked the fortified line in Thrissur district at the Travancore border known as the Nedumkotta. The Mysore army was successfully repulsed by the Travancore army under the leadership of Raja Kesavadas, Dewan of Travancore.
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Total: 30000[2] |
Total: 50000[4]
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1000 killed and wounded[3] | 200 killed and wounded[3] |
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Third Anglo-Mysore War:
Battle of Nedumkotta
Battle of Nedumkotta
Travancore Line Fortification
Capital of Tipu Sultan
British Madras