| The Families In British India Society (FIBIS) is a self-help organisation devoted to members researching their British India family history and the background against which their ancestors led their lives in India under British rule. Let FIBIS help you break down those brick walls in your research |
Battle of Assaye
| Battle of Assaye | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of the 2nd Maratha War | ||
| Date: | 23 September 1803 | |
| Location: | Assaye, Maharashtra | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 20.228642°N 75.908454°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| Colonel Arthur Wellesley | Col Anton Pohlmann | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
External Links
Google Books - History of the Marathas
Wikipedia - Battle of Assaye
BritishBattles.com - The Battle of Assaye
Recommended Reading
"Wellington in India" by Jac Weller ISBN 0 582 12784 x
"Maratha War Papers" by A Bennell 1998 ISBN 0750920696
"Assaye 1803 Wellington's first and bloodiest victory " by Simon Millar ISBN 1-84603-0001-3
Survey 1920-1946