Battle of Satara

The Battle of Satara was fought between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Empire between 1699–1700. Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb ordered for an attack on the fort of Satara. The Mughals destroyed major parts of the fortress and Maratha commander Subhanji surrendered on April 21, 1700.[1]

Battle of Satara
Part of Mughal-Maratha Wars

Aurangzeb leads the Mughal Army during the Battle
Date1699– 21 April 1700
Location
Satara
Result Mughal victory.[1]
Belligerents
Mughal Empire Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
Aurangzeb Subhanji
Dhanaji Jadhav
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

References
  1. Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. "Sindhia was defeated in a bloody three-day battle at Tunga, near Lalsot". Greenwood Press. p. 915. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5. Archived from the original on 2015-06-26. Retrieved 2015-03-28.

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