Siege of Sholinghur

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_siege
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Sholinghur
gptkbp:aftermath consolidation of British control in South India
gptkbp:casualties high on both sides
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:British_East_India_Company
gptkb:Kingdom_of_Mysore
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Tipu_Sultan
gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_John_Braithwaite
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local folklore
gptkbp:cultural_representation featured in documentaries
depicted in films
represented in literature
portrayed in art
gptkbp:date 1781
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:Sholinghur_Fort
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations alliances formed
treaties signed
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 months
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Eastern_Ghats
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military academies
examined in war history books
gptkbp:historical_context conflict between British and Mysore forces
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Lord_Cornwallis
gptkb:Wellesley
gptkbp:historical_significance studied for military tactics
analyzed for historical lessons
relevant to military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siege of Sholinghur
gptkbp:legacy influence on future military strategies in India
gptkbp:location Sholinghur
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:military_siege
supply line disruption
gptkbp:military_technology gptkb:Baron
gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:outcome capture of the fort
gptkbp:primary_source Mysore historical accounts
British military records
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Pollilur
gptkb:Siege_of_Bangalore
gptkbp:result British victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Second Anglo-Mysore War
gptkbp:tactics siege warfare
artillery bombardment
infantry assaults