Event Coorg War

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Was a war fought between the British East India Company and the State of Coorg in 1834.

Chronology

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  • April 1834: The Raja of Coorg was Chikka Veerarajendra, who defied the British East India Company in 1834. The advanced guard was led by General Lindsay, who besieged the fortified position of Somwarpet, resulting in a short but bloody campaign.
  • April 1834: Two divisions entered Mercara bringing an end to the hostilities.