The siege of Ambur (10 November – 7 December 1767) was conducted by a combined force of Mysorean and Hyderabadi troops under the command of Hyder Ali against the town of Ambur in southern India during the First Anglo-Mysore War. The town was successfully defended by a garrison of local troops and a small force of British East India Company troops under the command of Captain Calvert.
Quick facts for kids Siege of Ambur |
| Date |
10 Nov. – 7 Dec. 1767 |
| Location |
Ambur , Tamil Nadu, India
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| Result |
Local troops and British East india company |
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| Belligerents |
| British East India company, Local troops |
Hyderabad state , Mysore state |
| Commanders and leaders |
| Captain Calvert |
Hyder Ali |
