Battle of Wargaum
Battle of Wargaum | ||
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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