Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau
The Governor General of the French colony of Pondicherry from 1783 to 1785.
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Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali, Haidarālī (c.
Hyder Ali, Haidarālī (c.
The fort was held by Muzaffar Jung's forces and the siege was conducted by the Marquis de Bussy.
Bobbili
Town in Vizianagaram district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Town in Vizianagaram district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Vizianagaram kings won the war with the help of French General Marquis de Bussy.
Yanam
Town located in the Yanam district in Puducherry.
Town located in the Yanam district in Puducherry.
The region was presented to a French General, the Marquess of Bussy, by the king of Vizianagaram as a token of gratitude for Bussy's help in his fight against the rulers of Bobbili.
Hyderabad
Capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh.
Capital and largest city of the Indian state of Telangana and the de jure capital of Andhra Pradesh.
In response to regular threats from Hyder Ali (Dalwai of Mysore), Baji Rao I (Peshwa of the Maratha Empire), and Basalath Jung (Asaf Jah II's elder brother, who was supported by French General the Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau), the Nizam signed a subsidiary alliance with the East India Company in 1798, allowing the British Indian Army to be stationed at Bolarum (modern Secunderabad) to protect the state's capital, for which the Nizams paid an annual maintenance to the British.
Pierre André de Suffren
French Navy officer and admiral.
French Navy officer and admiral.
The island had been selected as the base for French operations in the Indian Ocean, falling under the overall command of Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau.
Salabat Jung
The 3rd son of Nizam-ul-Mulk.
The 3rd son of Nizam-ul-Mulk.
After Muzaffar Jung (his nephew) was killed by the Afghans on 13 February 1751, Mir Sa'id Muhammad Khan was proclaimed as the new Nizam near Lakkireddipalli Pass, by the French under De Bussy with the title Asaf-ad-Daulah, Nawab Said Muhammad Khan Bahadur, Salabat Jung, Zafar Jung, Nawab Subahdar of the Deccan.
Yanaon
One of the five settlements of French India between 1731 and 1954.
One of the five settlements of French India between 1731 and 1954.
In December 1753, a paravana of Salabat Jang, Subedar of Deccan conceded to Bussy the paraganas of Chicacole, Ellore, Rajahmundry and Mustafanagar.
Alamgir II
The fifteenth Mughal Emperor of India, who reigned from 3 June 1754 to 29 November 1759.
The fifteenth Mughal Emperor of India, who reigned from 3 June 1754 to 29 November 1759.
Throughout Alamgir II's reign French commandant de Bussy and Lally and their allies such as Salabat Jung and Hyder Ali greatly contributed to the advancement of forces in the Deccan opposed to the utter dominance of the Maratha renegades, their achievements had earned them fame throughout the influential circles within the Mughal Empire.
Battle of Bobbili
Significant historical event in Princely state of Vizianagaram, the present day Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
Significant historical event in Princely state of Vizianagaram, the present day Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
On 23 November 1753, a Paravana of Asif ad-Dawlah Mir Ali Salabat Jang, Subedar of Deccan conceded to Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau the parganas of Chicacole, Ellore, Rajahmundry etc. with an annual revenue RS.2, 00,000 for the maintenance of the French troops in the Subah in recognition of the help of these Circars amounted up to 10 lakhs of Rupees per year.
Ancienville
Commune in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Commune in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
Charles Joseph Patissier de Bussy-Castelnau, Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau (1718–1785), Governor-General of Pondicherry.