Kingdom of Coorg (Great Britain)

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Was a Kingdom that ruled over Coorg between 1600 A.D and 1834 A.D. Coorg became a protectorate of British India on 26 October 1790.

Establishment

October 1790: Coorg became a protectorate of British India.

Chronology

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1. Coorg War

Was a war fought between the British East India Company and the State of Coorg in 1834.

April 1834: The Raja of Coorg was Chikka Veerarajendra, who defied the British East India Company in 1834. The advanced guard was led by General Lindsay, who besieged the fortified position of Somwarpet, resulting in a short but bloody campaign.

April 1834: Two divisions entered Mercara bringing an end to the hostilities.