Battle of Colaba
| Battle of Colaba | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Maratha Skirmishes | ||
| Date: | 13 December 1721 | |
| Location: | Colaba Fort, Alibag, Maharashtra Gazetteer | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 18.657346°N 72.878297°E | |
| Result: | British & Portuguese defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company and Portuguese | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| Commodore Thomas Matthews | Kanhoji Angre | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
English Force
Portuguese Force
- 1000 Europeans
- 160 Horsemen
- 350 Volunteers
- 2400 Sepoys
- Six 24-pounders
- Six 18-pounders
- Ten Field pieces
- Eight Mortars
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"The Pirates of Malabar, and An Englishwoman" by John Biddulph Kessinger - Published June 2004 ISBN 1419177605 ISBN 13 9781419177606