Battle of Wargaum

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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 50,000
Casualties
56 killed
151 wounded
155 missing

This was an event during the 1st Maratha War

Spelling Variants

Modern name: Wadgaon
Variants: Wargaum/Wurgaom

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