Today In Indian History (6th March)

1759 - The siege of Masulipatam or Machilipatnam commenced on 6 March 1759  by the British during the Seven Years' War 1756–63), a conflict between European powers. The siege commenced on 6 March 1759 and lasted until the storming of the town by the British on the 7 April. The British were commanded by Colonel Francis Forde while the French defenders were under the command of Conflans.