Battle of Alegaon

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. Raghunathrao had established an alliance with Nizam Ali Khan of Hyderabad. When conflict arose between Raghunathrao and Madhavrao I, a joint campaign by Nizam Ali Khan and Raghunathrao resulted in Madhavrao I being heavily defeated. Nizam Ali Khan got all of his territories lost at the Battle of Udgir. Madhavrao I submitted to his uncle, Raghunathrao.[1]

Battle of Alegaon
Date1762
Location
Alegaon, Taluka: Shirur, District : Pune. 55 km east of Pune Maharashtra
Result Raghunath Rao and Hyderabad State victory
Belligerents
Maratha Empire Hyderabad State
Maratha Empire
Commanders and leaders
Madhavrao I Nizam Ali Khan
Raghunathrao

References
  1. Jacques, Tony (2006). Dictionary of Battles and Sieges. Greenwood Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-313-33536-5.


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