Battle of Conagul
| Battle of Conagul | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 4th Mysore War | ||
| Date: | 10 September 1800 | |
| Location: | Kondaguli, Karnataka | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 16.6833°N 76.2000°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Kingdom of Mysore | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj-Gen Arthur Wellesley | Dhoondia Waug | |
| Strength | ||
| 1,200 horse | 5,000 horse | |
| Casualties | ||
Summary
Following the capture of Seringapatnam Dhoondia Waug, a Maratha leader, was released from prison and, describing himself as King of the Two Worlds, went north where he plundered the countryside. Wellesley pursued him with a field force and eventually defeated him at Conagul.
External Links
Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
4th Mysore War Wikipedia
Historical books on-line
Campaign against Dhoondiah The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington by G R Gleig 1865
Battle of Kondagul A History of the Mahrattas by James Grant Duff 1826