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| − | |commander1=[ | + | |commander1=[[Thomas Munro|Brig-Gen Sir Thomas Munro]] |
|commander2=Ganpat Rao | |commander2=Ganpat Rao | ||
|strength1=4,000 | |strength1=4,000 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 22 March 2012
| Capture of Sholapoor | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Maratha War | ||
| Date: | 9-14 May 1818 | |
| Location: | Solapur, Karnataka | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 17.68°N 75.92°E 17.68, | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| Brig-Gen Sir Thomas Munro | Ganpat Rao | |
| Strength | ||
| 4,000 | 6,000 with 14 guns 900 garrison | |
| Casualties | ||
Spelling Variants
Modern name:Solapur
Spelling variants:Sholapoor
Field Force
- Bombay European Regiment
- Rifle Corps
- 4th Madras Native Infantry
- 2nd Battalion 9th Bombay Native Infantry
- 1st Battalion 7th Madras Native Infantry
- 2nd Battalion 12th Madras Native Infantry
- Two squadrons HM 22nd Light Dragoons
- Artillery
- Four companies of Pioneers
External Links
3rd Maratha War Wikipedia
Maratha Wars Heritage History
Capture of Sholapoor Google Books
Attack on Sholapoor Google Books
