The EIC's Forgotten General: Sir Eyre Coote at Wandiwash

While Robert Clive gets most of the glory, Sir Eyre Coote was arguably the East India Company's finest military commander. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Coote's decisive victory at the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760, which broke French power in India and paved the way for British supremacy. They discuss Coote's early career, his rivalry with the French general Comte de Lally, the tactical brilliance that won the day, and how Wandiwash led to the capture of Pondicherry. Along the way, they touch on the wider context of the Seven Years' War, the role of sepoy troops, and the legacy of a general who has been largely forgotten by history. Join us for a deep dive into a battle that changed the course of Indian history. #EyreCoote #Wandiwash #BattleOfWandiwash #ComteDeLally #SevenYearsWar #Pondicherry #Carnatic #EastIndiaCompany #FrenchEastIndiaCompany #Sepoy #Madras #Trichinopoly #Bussy #SirEyreCoote #MilitaryHistory #ColonialIndia #History #FexingoHistory #BritishEmpire #RobertClive Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo