Battle of Wargaum
| 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 |
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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
Battle of Wargaum Google Books
Surrender at Wargaum Google Books
Nick Balmer's Commentary India List Posting