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Battle of Kirkee
Part of 3rd Maratha War
Date: 5 November 1817
Location: Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra
Presidency: Bombay
Co-ordinates: 18.570044°N 73.835156°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Marathas
Commanders
Col Burr Peshwa Baji Rao II
Strength
3,000 8,000 foot
18,000 horse
Casualties
86 killed & wounded 500

External Links

Heritage History - Maratha Wars
Wikipedia - Battle of Khadki
Google Books - Battle of Kirkee
Plan of Battle