Capture of Sholapoor

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Capture of Sholapoor
Part of 3rd Maratha War
Date: 9-14 May 1818
Location: Solapur, Karnataka
Presidency: Bombay
Co-ordinates: 17.68°N 75.92°E 17.68,
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company Marathas
Commanders
Brig-Gen Sir Thomas Munro Ganpat Rao
Strength
4,000 6,000 with 14 guns
900 garrison
Casualties

Spelling Variants

Modern name:Solapur
Spelling variants:Sholapoor

Field Force

External Links

3rd Maratha War Wikipedia
Maratha Wars Heritage History
Capture of Sholapoor Google Books
Attack on Sholapoor Google Books