Battle of Arnee

The Battle of Arnee (or Battle of Arni) took place at Arani, India on 3 December 1751 during the Second Carnatic War. A British-led force under the command of Robert Clive defeated and routed a much larger Franco-Indian force under the command of Raza Sahib.[1] The French troops were guarding a convoy of treasure. Clive took up a position in swampy ground, crossed by a causeway in which the convoy was forced to pass. The French were thrown into disorder and forced to retreat, but night saved them from total destruction. The treasure, however, was captured.

Battle of Arnee
Part of the Second Carnatic War
Date 3 December 1751 Location Arani, India Result Decisive British victory
Belligerents
British East India Company Maratha allies	French East India Company Nawab of Arcot
Commanders and leaders
Robert Clive	Chanda Sahib Raza Sahib
Strength
1,500 soldiers 200 British 700 Sepoys 700 Maratha cavalry	4,800 soldiers 300 French 2,500 Indian Infantry, 2,000 Indian Cavalry
Casualties and losses
light	400+

References

1. Harvey p.82-83

Bibliography

• Harvey, Robert. Clive: The Life and Death of a British Emperor. Sceptre, 1999.
• Keay, John. The Honourable Company: A History of the English East India Company. Harper Collins, 1993