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Battle of Kirkee
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Battle of Kirkee | ||
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Part of 3rd Maratha War | ||
Date: | 5 November 1817 | |
Location: | Khadki, Pune, Maharashtra | |
Presidency: | Bombay | |
Co-ordinates: | 18.570044°N 73.835156°E | |
Result: | British victory | |
Combatants | ||
East India Company | Marathas | |
Commanders | ||
Col Burr | Peshwa Baji Rao II | |
Strength | ||
3,000 | 8,000 foot 18,000 horse | |
Casualties | ||
86 killed & wounded | 500 |
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Khadki
Spelling variants: Kirkee
External Links
3rd Maratha War Wikipedia
Maratha Wars Heritage History
Battle of Khadki Wikipedia
Battle of Kirkee Google Books
Another account Google Books
Plan of Battle