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|commander1=[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101028831/ Rear Admiral Watson]<br>[ | |commander1=[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101028831/ Rear Admiral Watson]<br>[[Robert Clive|Col Robert Clive]] | ||
|commander2=Tulaji Angria | |commander2=Tulaji Angria | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:51, 20 March 2011
| Battle of Gheriah (Vijayadrug) 1756 | ||
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| Part of Maratha Skirmishes | ||
| Date: | 13 February 1756 | |
| Location: | Vijayadurg, Maharashtra | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 16.56064°N 73.333976°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| Rear Admiral Watson Col Robert Clive |
Tulaji Angria | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Clive's Army
- 800 Europeans including the Bombay European Regiment
- 1000 Sepoys
Watson's Squadron
External Links
Expedition against Geriah www.kronoskaf.com
Capture of Gheriah Google Books -
Siege of Gheria Maharashtra Gazetteer -
Life of Robert Lord Clive Google Books