Battle of Conagul
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| Battle of Conagul | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Campaign against Dhoondia Waug | ||
| Date: | 10 September 1800 | |
| Location: | Cinagul, Karnataka | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | approx 16.001671°N 76.829935°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Maratha marauders | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj-Gen Arthur Wellesley | Dhoondia Waug | |
| Strength | ||
| 1,200 horse | 5,000 horse | |
| Casualties | ||
Summary
Arthur Wellesley eventually caught up with the remnants of Dhoondia's force and defeated it killing the leader.
External Links
Historical books on-line
Campaign against Dhoondiah The Life of Arthur Duke of Wellington by G R Gleig 1865
Battle of Kondagul A History of the Mahrattas by James Grant Duff 1826