Battle of Khelna

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Battle of Khelna
DateDecember 26, 1701- June 6, 1702
Location
Khelna
Result Mughal victory [1]
Belligerents
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Maratha Kingdom   Mughal Empire
Commanders and leaders
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Parashurampant  White flag icon.svg
Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg Dhanaji Jadhav 		 Asad Khan
Casualties and losses
Unknown 6,000 [1]

The Battle of Khelna occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Kingdom between 1701 and 1702. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb ordered for the Fort of Khelna to be besieged. Mughal general Asad Khan launched an offensive and besieged the fortress. After about a three-month siege, Maratha commander, Parashurampant surrendered under the condition that he and his garrison would be allowed to march out unharmed. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Jacques, Tony (30 November 2006). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 525. ISBN   978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
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