Battle of Tirurangadi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Calicut
Part of the Third Anglo-Mysore War
Date 7–12 December 1790 Location Malabar coast Result British victory
Belligerents
British East India Company Kingdom of Travancore	Kingdom of Mysore
Commanders and leaders
James Hartley	Martab Khan Hussain Ali Khan

The Battle of Tirurangadi, also known as the Battle of Calicut, was an important fight in December 1790. It happened near the city of Calicut on India's Malabar Coast. This battle was part of a bigger conflict called the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

The battle involved the British East India Company and their allies against the Kingdom of Mysore. The British forces won this series of fights.

What Was the Battle of Tirurangadi?

The Battle of Tirurangadi was not just one fight. It was a series of smaller battles that took place over several days. These fights happened between December 7 and December 12, 1790.

The main goal for the British was to gain control of the Malabar Coast. This area was very important for trade.

Who Fought in This Battle?

On one side were the forces of the British East India Company. They were a powerful trading company from Britain. They had their own army.

Their allies included the Kingdom of Travancore. Travancore was an Indian kingdom that supported the British.

On the other side was the Kingdom of Mysore. This kingdom was led by Tipu Sultan, a strong ruler in India. His commanders, Martab Khan and Hussain Ali Khan, led the Mysore troops in this battle.

Why Did They Fight?

This battle was part of the Third Anglo-Mysore War. This was a big conflict between the British and Mysore. Both sides wanted more control over different parts of India.

The British wanted to expand their power and trade. Tipu Sultan wanted to keep Mysore independent and strong.

How Did the Battle Happen?

A British army force arrived by sea at a place called Tellicherry. This army was from the Bombay region of British India.

The British received help from their ally, Travancore. Travancore provided soldiers, called sepoys, and horses.

British Victory at Calicut

The British and their allies faced Tipu Sultan's commander, Hussain Ali Khan. The fighting took place near Calicut.

The British forces managed to defeat Hussain Ali Khan's army. This was a big win for the British.

Taking Control of Malabar

After this victory, a British general named Abercromby continued his campaign. He successfully captured "all of Malabar."

This meant the British gained control over a very important coastal region. This victory helped the British in the larger Third Anglo-Mysore War.

See also

• Kingdom of Mysore