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Revision as of 10:42, 11 October 2009

Battle of Wargaum
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
Casualties

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