The siege ended Maratha dominance over the Carnatic and established Nizam ul Mulk's suzerainty over Trichinopoly and the Deccan.
Key Facts
- Siege start date
- 14 March 1743
- Siege end date
- 29 August 1743
- Duration
- Approximately six months
- Maratha commander
- Murari Rao
- Outcome
- Nizam ul Mulk gained suzerainty of Trichinopoly
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
An extended series of conflicts between the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Maratha Empire for control of the Carnatic region led to the siege. The Marathas had established hegemony over the Carnatic, prompting Nizam ul Mulk to contest their dominance and reassert Hyderabad's authority over the territory.
Beginning on 14 March 1743, Nizam ul Mulk besieged Trichinopoly for approximately six months. On 29 August 1743, the Maratha commander Murari Rao surrendered the city, granting the Nizam suzerainty over Trichinopoly and effectively concluding the military campaign in the Carnatic.
By the end of 1743, the Nizam had regained full control of the Deccan, ending Maratha interference and hegemony over the Carnatic. He also resolved succession disputes among Nawabs of Arcot State and curtailed the access of both the British and French East India Companies to regional ports and trading routes.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Nizam ul Mulk.
Side B
1 belligerent
Murari Rao.