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Battle of Deeg
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| Battle of Deeg | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 1st Maratha War | ||
| Date: | 1780 | |
| Location: | Deig (Dig), Rajastan | |
| Presidency: | Bombay | |
| Co-ordinates: | 27.443120°N 77.365449°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | Marathas | |
| Commanders | ||
| General Fraser | Holkar of Indore | |
| Strength | ||
| 6,000 | 14 infantry battlaions numerous cavalry 160 guns | |
| Casualties | ||
| 643 incl. Gen Fraser killed | ||
This was an event during the 1st Maratha War
External Links
History of the Marathas Google Books
1st Maratha War Wikipedia
Battle of Deeg Google Books