Battle of Gheriah (Vijayadrug) 1756
Battle of Gheriah (Vijayadrug) 1756 | ||
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Part of Maratha Skirmishes 1718-56 | ||
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 | ||
External Links
Wikipedia - British Operations on the Malabar Coast
Google Books - Capture of Gheriah
Maharashtra Gazetteer - Siege of Gheria
Google Books - Life of Robert Lord Clive