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Action at Malpoorba River
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| Action at Malpoorba River | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Campaign against Dhoondia Waug | ||
| Date: | 30 July 1800 | |
| Location: | opposite Manoli, Karnataka | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 15.850722°N 75.115363°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Maratha marauders | |
| Commanders | ||
| Maj-Gen Arthur Wellesley | Dhoondia Waug | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Summary
Arthur Wellesley found the Marathas crossing the Malprabha River and inflicted severe casualties.
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