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|commander1=Lt-Col Thomas Keating<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raghunathrao Ragobah] | |commander1=Lt-Col Thomas Keating<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raghunathrao Ragobah] | ||
|commander2=Hurry Punt Phurkay | |commander2=Hurry Punt Phurkay | ||
|strength1=HEIC force: | |strength1=HEIC force:2,500<br>20,000 Mahrattas | ||
|strength2=30,000 | |strength2=30,000 | ||
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== Keating's Force == | == Keating's Force == | ||
'''Initial Detachment'''<br> | |||
*350 European infantry | *350 European infantry | ||
*800 sepoys | *800 sepoys | ||
*160 gun lascars | *160 gun lascars | ||
*80 European artillery | *80 European artillery | ||
'''Reinforcements'''<br> | |||
*Two companies of European Grenadiers | |||
*One battalion of Madras sepoys | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 17 May 2010
| Battle of Arass | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Maratha War | ||
| Date: | 18 May 1775 | |
| Location: | Arass, Anand District, Gujarat | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 22.615094°N 73.010381°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| Lt-Col Thomas Keating Ragobah |
Hurry Punt Phurkay | |
| Strength | ||
| HEIC force:2,500 20,000 Mahrattas |
30,000 | |
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the 1st Maratha War
Location
The account describes Arass as east of Neriad (not found) towards the Mahi River. Coordinates are approximate.
Keating's Force
Initial Detachment
- 350 European infantry
- 800 sepoys
- 160 gun lascars
- 80 European artillery
Reinforcements
- Two companies of European Grenadiers
- One battalion of Madras sepoys
External Links
History of the Marathas Google Books
Maratha Wars Heritage History
1st Maratha War Wikipedia