Battle of Arass
| 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