Battle of Chaksana

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Battle of Chaksana
Date1788
Location
Result

Victory for Isma'il Beg.

  • Marathas retreat. [1]
Belligerents
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Confederacy Flag of the Mughal Empire.png Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Mahadaji Shinde Flag of the Mughal Empire.png Isma'il Beg
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Battle of Chaksana was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Maratha Confederacy in 1788. The Marathas were led by the famous Maratha general Mahadaji Shinde and the Mughal forces were led by the general of the Mughal Army, Isma'il Beg. After a long and fierce battle, it ended with the Marathas eventually retreating. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Jacques, Tony (30 November 2006). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. p. 220. ISBN   978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.