What the records say
- When
- 11 Dec 1752
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 11.25° N, 75.78° E
- Description
- 1752 naval battle
- Naval
- yes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Calicut (1752)
1752 naval battle
The Battle of Calicut took place between the Portuguese ship of the line Nossa Senhora da Misericórdia, commanded by João de Melo Saraiva and 21 Maratha ships that attempted to conquer the city of Calicut. The Portuguese were victorious and managed to make the Marathas retreat.
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