Battles & Campaigns · 1781
Battle of Sholinghur
Sholinghur, Tamil Nadu, India
What happened
Company forces surprised Hyder Ali's army at Sholinghur, about 80 km west of Madras (Chennai). The Mysorean forces were defeated and driven out of the Carnatic region.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It was Coote's second victory over Hyder Ali in 1781, after Porto Novo. The Second Anglo-Mysore War went on until 1784.
What came next
In 1889 the battle honour 'Sholinghur' was awarded to fifteen army units.
Did you know?
Near the town's bus station is a burial ground for soldiers of Tipu Sultan's army who fought in the war.
Timeline
- 1 July 1781Battle of Porto Novo.
- 27 September 1781Battle of Sholinghur.
- 11 March 1784Treaty of Mangalore.