Battle of Porto Novo

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Consolidation of British power in India
gptkbp:casualties British casualties were relatively low
Mysore casualties were significant
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_East_India_Company
gptkb:Mysore_Kingdom
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Tipu_Sultan
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_H._C._Smith
gptkbp:date July 1, 1781
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Cuddalore
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the larger conflict between British and French colonial powers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Porto Novo
gptkbp:influence Influenced subsequent military strategies in India
gptkbp:legacy Considered a key battle in the Anglo-Mysore Wars
gptkbp:location gptkb:Porto_Novo,_India
gptkbp:military_outcome Established British dominance in southern India
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Anglo-Mysore_Wars
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Wandiwash
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance Strategic victory for British
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of coastal trade routes
gptkbp:tactics Naval support played a role
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Second_Anglo-Mysore_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6