Ambush at Manandery

Last updated
Ambush at Manandery
Part of Cotiote War
Date1797
Location
Manandery, Kerala, India
Result Cotiote victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Kottayam East India Company
Commanders and leaders
Kaitheri Ambu Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg Capt.Lawrence
Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg Capt. Bowman 
Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg Capt. Troy 
Flag of the British East India Company (1801).svg Lt. Bond 
Strength
unknown 80 East India Company soldiers

The Ambush at Manandery was a surprise attack carried out in 1797 by Pazhassi rebels against the forces of the East India Company. [1] [2] [3]

References

  1. William Logan, Malabar Manual, Vol. I, Government Press, 1887, p. 517.
  2. South Indian Rebellion: The First War of Independence (1800–1801), p. [94].
  3. "Macquarie University Archive".