Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau
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Charles Joseph Patissier, Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau (1718–1785) was the Governor General of the French colony of Pondicherry from 1783 to 1785. He servied with distinction under Joseph François Dupleix
in the East Indies
, receiving the Order of Saint Louis
. He contributed to the recovery from British
of Pondicherry in 1748, and was named in 1782 to lead all French military forces beyond the Cape of Good Hope
. He coordinated his operations with Pierre André de Suffren and fought with distinction against the numerically superior British during the Indian campaigns of the American War of Independence.
The Yanam region was presented to the Marquis de Bussy, the French General by Vizianagaram
King Pusapati Peda Vijaya Rama Raju (1670–1756) as a token of gratitude for the help rendered by him in the fight against the rulers of Bobbili
. Actually, it was in 1750 when French leader de Bussy was staying with entire battalion near Hyderabad. Many soldiers have died due to some disease (Masuchi). He was running with financial crisis. Vijayaramaraju of Vizianagaram helped him to overcome financial crisis and rebuild his battalion.
In 1753, a Paravana of Asif ad-Dawlah Mir Ali Salabat Jang, Subedar
of Deccan conceded to Marquis de Bussy the paraganas of Chicacole
, Ellore, Rajahmundry
etc. with an annual revenue RS.2, 00,000 for the maintenance of the French troops in the Subah in recognition of the help of these Circars amounted up to 10 lakhs of Rupees per year. de Bussy helped Salabat Jang to be the Subedar of Deccan. The agreement made between the French and Salabat Jang in Aurangabad bears the signature of Said Loukshur, Minister of Salabat Jang. Actually, He was one of the key sub-ordinates of Dupleix who helped him in expanding French activities in Northern Circars and along the Coromandel Coast
. Men in his command also included the famous Hyder Ali
of Mysore.
In 1756 Marquis de Bussy visited Rajahmundry. It is heard that Vijayaramaraju has given a warm welcome to Bussy by going in front at Rajahmundry. There are some differences between Vizianagaram Maharaja and Bobbili ruller. Because of those differences and some reasons Bobbili battle started on January 23, 1757. The war
was fought between the Rajah of Vizianagaram, Vijayaramaraju aided by the Bussy, the then French General and the Rajah of Bobbili. During the battle entire Bobbili fort got destroyed and many Bobbili soldiers died in the battle. Even now we can see a street named after Bussy in Yanam. It is believed that Bussy had stayed in a certain building in the street.
He was notorious for looting people and the telugu word Boochi used to scare children is a variant of his last name
in 1759.
Joseph François Dupleix
Joseph-François, Marquis Dupleix was governor general of the French establishment in India, and the rival of Robert Clive.-Biography:Dupleix was born in Landrecies, France...
in the East Indies
East Indies
East Indies is a term used by Europeans from the 16th century onwards to identify what is now known as Indian subcontinent or South Asia, Southeastern Asia, and the islands of Oceania, including the Malay Archipelago and the Philippines...
, receiving the Order of Saint Louis
Order of Saint Louis
The Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis was a military Order of Chivalry founded on 5 April 1693 by Louis XIV and named after Saint Louis . It was intended as a reward for exceptional officers, and is notable as the first decoration that could be granted to non-nobles...
. He contributed to the recovery from British
Great Britain
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of Pondicherry in 1748, and was named in 1782 to lead all French military forces beyond the Cape of Good Hope
Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula, South Africa.There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa, because it was once believed to be the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. In fact, the...
. He coordinated his operations with Pierre André de Suffren and fought with distinction against the numerically superior British during the Indian campaigns of the American War of Independence.
The Yanam region was presented to the Marquis de Bussy, the French General by Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram
Vizianagaram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of north-eastern Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Vizianagaram district was formed on 1 June 1979, with some parts carved from the neighbouring districts of Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam. It is, at present, the largest municipality of...
King Pusapati Peda Vijaya Rama Raju (1670–1756) as a token of gratitude for the help rendered by him in the fight against the rulers of Bobbili
Bobbili
Bobbili is a town, mandal headquarters and a Municipality in Vizianagaram district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.-Geography:Bobbili is located at . It has an average elevation of 103 metres .-History:...
. Actually, it was in 1750 when French leader de Bussy was staying with entire battalion near Hyderabad. Many soldiers have died due to some disease (Masuchi). He was running with financial crisis. Vijayaramaraju of Vizianagaram helped him to overcome financial crisis and rebuild his battalion.
In 1753, a Paravana of Asif ad-Dawlah Mir Ali Salabat Jang, Subedar
Subedar
Subedar is a historical rank in the Indian Army, ranking below British commissioned officers and above non-commissioned officers. The rank was otherwise equivalent to a British lieutenant and was introduced in the East India Company's presidency armies, to make it easier for British officers to...
of Deccan conceded to Marquis de Bussy the paraganas of Chicacole
Chicacole
Chicacole, was the former name for the city of Srikakulam that was applied by British colonial rulers. It is said that the word Chicacole came from two Persian words - Chica and Khol. Chica means "a small cloth bag which can be closed by pulling a thread around its neck" and Khol means 'open'...
, Ellore, Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry
Rajahmundry is a city and municipal corporation of the Andhra Pradesh state in India. It is located east of the state capital, Hyderabad, on the banks of the River Godavari. Known as the Cultural Capital, Rajahmundry is noted for its intense Veda culture and intellect...
etc. with an annual revenue RS.2, 00,000 for the maintenance of the French troops in the Subah in recognition of the help of these Circars amounted up to 10 lakhs of Rupees per year. de Bussy helped Salabat Jang to be the Subedar of Deccan. The agreement made between the French and Salabat Jang in Aurangabad bears the signature of Said Loukshur, Minister of Salabat Jang. Actually, He was one of the key sub-ordinates of Dupleix who helped him in expanding French activities in Northern Circars and along the Coromandel Coast
Coromandel Coast
The Coromandel Coast is the name given to the southeastern coast of the Indian Subcontinent between Cape Comorin and False Divi Point...
. Men in his command also included the famous Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali
Hyder Ali was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. Born Hyder Naik, he distinguished himself militarily, eventually drawing the attention of Mysore's rulers...
of Mysore.
In 1756 Marquis de Bussy visited Rajahmundry. It is heard that Vijayaramaraju has given a warm welcome to Bussy by going in front at Rajahmundry. There are some differences between Vizianagaram Maharaja and Bobbili ruller. Because of those differences and some reasons Bobbili battle started on January 23, 1757. The war
The battle of Bobbili
The battle of Bobbili and the attack on fort of Bobbili on January 23, 1757, is a significant historical event in southern India, particularly in state of Andhra Pradesh...
was fought between the Rajah of Vizianagaram, Vijayaramaraju aided by the Bussy, the then French General and the Rajah of Bobbili. During the battle entire Bobbili fort got destroyed and many Bobbili soldiers died in the battle. Even now we can see a street named after Bussy in Yanam. It is believed that Bussy had stayed in a certain building in the street.
He was notorious for looting people and the telugu word Boochi used to scare children is a variant of his last name
Marriage
He was married to the youngest stepdaughter of Dupleix, Marie in March 1754. He begot a daughter from her who died at ParisParis
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
in 1759.
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See also
- Carnatic WarsCarnatic WarsThe Carnatic Wars were a series of military conflicts in the middle of the 18th century on the Indian subcontinent...
- Madame Dupleix
- Inde française
- Hyder AliHyder AliHyder Ali was the de facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore in southern India. Born Hyder Naik, he distinguished himself militarily, eventually drawing the attention of Mysore's rulers...
- Muzaffar JungMuzaffar JungMir Hidayat Muhi-ud-din Sa'adullah Khan was the ruler of Hyderabad briefly, from 1750 to his death in battle in 1751. He was born to Nawab Talib Muhi ud-din Mutawassil Khan Bahadur who was the Naib Subahdar of Bijapur and his wife Sahibzadi Khair-un-nisa Begum who was the daughter of Nizam-ul-Mulk...