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Revision as of 11:09, 11 October 2009
| Battle of Wargaum | ||
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| Part of 1st Maratha War | ||
| Date: | 12-13 January 1779 | |
| Location: | Wadgaon, Maharashtra | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 18.739163°N 73.64083°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| Colonel Cockburn | Mahadaji Sindhia | |
| Strength | ||
| 2,600 | 50,000 | |
| Casualties | ||
| 56 killed 151 wounded 155 missing |
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Spelling Variants
Modern name: Wadgaon
Variants: Wargaum
External Links
History of the Marathas Google Books
Maratha Wars Heritage History
1st Maratha War Wikipedia
Surrender at Wargaum Google Books
Nick Balmer's Commentary India List Posting
