Draft:Maratha Invasion of Rohilkhand



Maratha invasion of Rohilkhand was led by the Maharaja of Gwalior, Mahadji Shinde in 1772.[1][2] According to many historical sources, The Marathas under Mahadji plundered and captured the fort of Pathargarh and also captured Rohilla Afghans including their royal family members.[3]

Maratha Invasion of Rohilkhand
Part of Maratha Resurrection, List of battles involving the Maratha Confederacy

Map of Kingdom of Rohilkhand
DateFebruary - March 1772 AD
Location
Rohilkhand (Present day, Rampur in Uttar Pradesh
Result Maratha victory
Territorial
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City of Najibabad and Pathargarh fort captured by the Marathas
Belligerents
Maratha Empire Kingdom of Rohilkhand
Commanders and leaders
Mahadji Shinde Zabita Khan

Background and the invasion

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The Rohilla Afghans of Rohilkhand participated with the Durrani Empire in the Third Battle of Panipat against the Maratha Empire so Mahadji Shinde, the Maharaja of Gwalior State who had rivalry with the Kingdom of Rohilkhand retaliated against them. Mahadji Shinde invaded and sacked the city of Najibabad.The Rohilla chieftain Zabita Khan retreated to Punjab and the Marathas captured the royal family members of him and the Rohillas[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Nath Sen, Sailendra (6 April 2024). An Advanced History of Modern India. Macmillan India. ISBN 9780230328853.
  2. ^ Percival Newton, Arthur (1940). The Cambridge History of the British Empire. At the University Press.
  3. ^ Rathod, N.G (1994). The Great Maratha Mahadji Scindia. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 9788185431529.
  4. ^ Rathod, N. G. (1994). The Great Maratha Mahadji Scindia. Sarup & Sons. ISBN 9788185431529.
  5. ^ Nandakumar, Sanish (2020-02-07). Rise and Fall of the Maratha Empire 1750-1818. Notion Press.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)