March of history: Bengaluru’s fateful vernal equinox
The anniversary of what can be called the “fall of Bangalore,” passed us by on March 21. The last stand by Tipu Sultan’s ...
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The Valentine’s Day that Saved an American Army
narrowly escaping destruction by a British Army led by General Charles Cornwallis. Referred to as “The Race to the Dan,” this relatively unknown series of engagements and epic escape had a ...
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Archaeologists Accidentally Found the Incredible Lost Remnants of America's First Soldiers
Experts believe the barracks were burned by British troops under the direction of General Charles Cornwallis in 1781. An archaeology team has started unearthing artifacts that show the life of ...
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Portrait of Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess and 2nd Earl Cornwallis (1738-1805), in uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter
76.2 x 62.9 cm. (30 x 24.8 in.) Subscribe now to view details for this work, and gain access to over 18 million auction results. Purchase One-Day Pass ...
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Lord Cornwallis – The Father of Civil Services in India
Charles Cornwallis (December 31, 1738 - October 5, 1805) was a British Army general and official who became the first Governor-General appointed under the Government of India Act. Why is he called ...
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The Esplanade and Fort Cornwallis: key witnesses to Merdeka history in Penang
Fort Cornwallis, built in 1786 by British military commander Charles Cornwallis, is a historic four-pointed star-shaped fortress that served as a key British defence and trade centre in the region.