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The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
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In August 1751, English forces repossessed Arcot and surrounding areas from Muzaffar Jung, reinstating a displaced Nabob and securing control up to the Colliram River. Kings of Madurai and Mysore allied with the English against the new King of Golconda, strengthening their position.
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HALL, (in Germany) May
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dated October 8, 1751, which Advice, that in August last the English repossessed themselves of Arcot, and the Country dependent thereon, and had reinstated a Nabob, who had been driven from thence by Mouzaffer Jung: That by this Advantage all the Country of Arcot was at their Command as far as the River Colliram: That the Kings of Madurai and Mysore, being jealous of the Power of the new King of Golconda, had declared in Favour of the English, and made Alliances with them, whereby the latter are considerably strengthened.
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Arcot
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August 1751
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english repossessed arcot and dependent country up to river colliram; reinstated nabob; alliances with kings of madurai and mysore strengthened english position.
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English repossessed Arcot and the dependent country, reinstating a Nabob driven out by Mouzaffer Jung. This gave them command of Arcot country to River Colliram. Kings of Madurai and Mysore, jealous of the new King of Golconda's power, declared for the English and made alliances, strengthening them.