Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.6.1 European companies in Andhra

3.6.1.3 Bussy, Vizianagaram and the Battle of Bobbili 1757

In January 1757 the French general Bussy, holding the Northern Circars from Salabat Jung, joined Vijayarama Raju of Vizianagaram to storm the fort of Bobbili; its ruler Ranga Rao died with his people, and his brother-in-law Tandra Paparayudu avenged him by killing Vijayarama Raju.

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Key terms

  • Bussy
  • Salabat Jung
  • four Circars 1753
  • Mustafanagar
  • Ellore
  • Rajahmundry
  • Chicacole
  • Vizianagaram
  • Pusapati
  • Vijayarama Raju
  • Bobbili
  • Velama
  • Ranga Rao
  • Tandra Paparayudu
  • Rajam
  • Chinna Ranga Rao
  • Bobbili Katha
  • Bobbili Yuddham
  • Lally 1758

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  6. Common trapsFoundation
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