Battle of Chaksana

Summary

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

Battle of Chaksana
Part of Imperial Maratha Conquests
Date1788
Location
Result Victory for Isma'il Beg. Marathas retreat.[1]
Belligerents
Maratha Empire Isma'il Beg and allied Kingdom of Jaipur
Commanders and leaders
Mahadaji Shinde Isma'il Beg
Rausana Singh
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

References edit

  1. ^ a b Jacques, Tony. 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.