Battle of Udgir
Battle of Udgir | |||||||
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Part of Seven Years' War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
| Nizam of Hyderabad | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Nizam Ali |
The Marathas under the command of Sadashivrao Bhau defeated the Nizam's army at Udgir.[1][2]
Background
Following the recall of French governor Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau to Pondicherry in 1758, Nizam Ali was handed over complete power from his brother Salabat Jung.[1]
Battle
Sadashivrao marched east against Salabat Jang and utterly destroyed the Nizam's army.[2]
Result
The Marathas defeated the Nizam's forces with the latter surrendering territory worth 60 lakhs including the cities of Ahmadnagar, Daultabad, Burhanpur and Bijapur.[1]
Following the battle, the Marathas turned North to combat an Afghan force.[2]
See also
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