Siege of Pondicherry

The Siege of Pondicherry (1760) was a military conflict during the Seven Years' War where British forces aimed to capture the French-controlled city of Pondicherry in India. The British laid siege to the city, which was a strategic French port in India, intending to weaken French influence in the region. After intense fighting and a prolonged blockade, the French surrendered in January 1761. This victory allowed the British to strengthen their position in India, though control of Pondicherry changed hands again in later years. The siege exemplifies colonial rivalry and the global struggles of European powers in the 18th century.