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Battle of Alegaon

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Battle of Alegaon
Date1762
Location
Alegaon, Maharashtra
Result Nizam Ali Khan and Raghunathrao victory against Madhavrao I.[1]
Belligerents
Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
Madhavrao I Nizam Ali Khan
Raghunathrao

The Battle of Alegaon was fought between Nizam Ali Khan of Hyderabad and Raghunathrao of the Maratha Empire against Madhavrao I of the Maratha Empire.[1] Raghunathrao had established an alliance with Nizam Ali Khan of Hyderabad.[1] When conflict arose between Raghunathrao and Madhavrao I, a joint campaign between Nizam Ali Khan and Raghunathrao resulted in Madhavrao I being heavily defeated.[1] Madhavrao I surrendered on November 12, 1762.[2] Nizam Ali Khan got all of his previously lost territories that were lost at the Battle of Udgir.[1] Madhavrao I submitted to his uncle, Raghunathrao.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Jacques, Tony. Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.
  2. ^ General on 12-November-1762