Battle of Khelna
Second Battle of Katwa | |||||||
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Part of Imperial Maratha Conquests | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
![]() | Mughal Empire | ||||||
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![]() ![]() | Asad Khan | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | 6,000 |
The Battle of Khelna occurred between the Mughal Empire and Maratha Empire between 1701-1702. 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 his life would be saved.[1]
References
- 1 2 Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 525. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.
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