Battle of Udgir

The Marathas under the command of Sadashivrao Bhau defeated the army of Salabat Jung (brother of 2nd Nizam) at Udgir, Latur district; wherein Salabat Jung was going to take the formers position as the Nizam.[1][2]This followed by recalling of French governor Marquis de Bussy-Castelnau to Pondicherry in 1758, wherein Nizam Ali was handed over complete power from his brother Salabat Jung who was about to take the position of 2nd Nizam.[1][2]

Battle of Udgir
Date8 February 1760
Location
Udgir, Hyderabad state, India
Result Decisive Maratha victory
Belligerents
Maratha Empire

Mughal Empire

Commanders and leaders
Sadashivrao Bhau Asaf Jah II

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

References
  1. Sen, S. N. (2006). History Modern India. New Age International Private Limited. p. 13. ISBN 81-224-1774-4.
  2. Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 236-237. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.


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